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Westhampton Beach

New York · 2,273 residents (2025 est.) · 2.94 sq mi
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Westhampton Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $141,250. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,117,000. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,574
+35%since 2000
from 1,902 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
876 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 647 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.8
+12%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,273 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Westhampton Beach
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$141,250
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$99,682
+159%since 2000
from $38,500 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.560
+10%since 2010
from 0.511 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,117,000
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,154
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $946 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.2%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
13.8% rent
Vacancy rate
57.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.9
+55%since 2000
from 5.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(1,618)
Black4.6%(88)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(146)
Asian1.2%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.8%(585)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(2,145)
Black4.2%(107)
Hispanic / Latino7%(180)
Asian2.8%(72)
Other2.7%(70)
Diversity Score37.2%(957)
Diversity Score
37
+21%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.8%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+28%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.6%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.2%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2011
from 47.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.6%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
15.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2012
from 16.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2017
from 86.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 86.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 7.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westhampton Beach, New York?

Westhampton Beach, New York has about 2,574 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westhampton Beach, New York?

The typical household in Westhampton Beach, New York earns about $141,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westhampton Beach, New York expensive?

In Westhampton Beach, New York, the median home is worth about $1,117,000, and the typical rent is about $2,154 a month.

How educated are people in Westhampton Beach, New York?

About 61.8% of adults age 25 and over in Westhampton Beach, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westhampton Beach, New York?

About 10.8% of people in Westhampton Beach, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westhampton Beach, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Westhampton Beach, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,001 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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