salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.2 minutes each way. Most homes (82%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $105,560 a year. That is $51 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New York. It is number 248 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hampton Bays?
Share of households by yearly income. 53.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hampton Bays
| Size | Hampton Bays | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,778 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $679 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,001 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,055 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,481 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hampton Bays overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hampton Bays, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hampton Bays
Life in Hampton Bays
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hampton Bays?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,464 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $735,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $73,540 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hampton Bays, NY?
Renting in Hampton Bays costs a median of about $2,639 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Hampton Bays?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $105,560 a year, or $51 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hampton Bays cheap or expensive?
Hampton Bays is rated OK: rent takes 21.9% of the typical household income of $144,752. It ranks 248th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hampton Bays?
The median homeowner in Hampton Bays pays $8,495 a year in property taxes, about 1.16% of the median home value.
Is Hampton Bays more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Hampton Bays?
The median home value in Hampton Bays is $735,400, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.
15,706 people live in Hampton Bays. Numbers are typical (middle) values.