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Westhampton Beach

New York · 1,721 residents · 2.94 sq mi
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Westhampton Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,000. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $754,100. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 53% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,721
−10%since 2000
from 1,902 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
585 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 647 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
−4%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Westhampton Beach
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,291
+57%since 2000
from $38,500 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food9.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$754,100
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,654
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $946 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.2%
−35.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
62.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.9
+74%since 2000
from 5.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(1,299)
Black2.7%(46)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(340)
Asian1%(17)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.1%(811)
Diversity Score
47
+53%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.0%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westhampton Beach, New York?

Westhampton Beach, New York has about 1,721 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Westhampton Beach, New York earns about $85,000 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 $754,100, and the typical rent is about $1,654 a month.

How educated are people in Westhampton Beach, New York?

About 50.5% 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 5.3% 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 148 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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