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Population and households in Southampton
Household size in Southampton
| Period | Southampton | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Southampton has 2.48 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Southampton
| Period | Southampton | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.2 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.0 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.2 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.9 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Southampton skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has dropped from 46.2 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Southampton
| Period | Southampton | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Southampton: 15.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 7.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 40 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Southampton
Renters in Southampton
| Period | Southampton | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.5% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.2% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Southampton is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 77.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 10.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Southampton
| Period | Southampton | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.6% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 56.1% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.0% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −17.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 27.0% of the housing in Southampton, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 17.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Southampton
| Period | Southampton | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +26 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Southampton is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northeast. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Southampton
| Period | Southampton | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,568 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,550 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,772 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,228 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$660 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in Southampton runs $2,228 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $660 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Southampton
Bachelor's degrees in Southampton
| Period | Southampton | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.7% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.0% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.6% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.6% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Southampton (44.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 1.0 points, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Southampton
| Period | Southampton | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.2% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.9% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.3% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Southampton: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.6 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Southampton
| Period | Southampton | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Southampton has been low: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 24 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Southampton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 2.48 | 44.4 | 15.6% | 16.4% | 27.0% | 1989 | $2,228 | 44.6% | 95.8% | 1.9% |
| North Sea | 2.58 | 47.5 | 7.6% | 12.2% | 35.4% | 1986 | $2,385 | 58.6% | 97.3% | 0.5% |
| Shinnecock Hills | 2.18 | 50.0 | 11.3% | 3.1% | 39.0% | 1989 | $2,148 | 69.4% | 99.0% | 3.6% |
| Watermill | 2.47 | 50.1 | 5.3% | 10.0% | 54.3% | 1992 | $3,014 | 72.7% | 96.8% | 4.6% |
| Hampton Bays | 2.59 | 43.6 | 8.1% | 18.0% | 30.5% | 1977 | $2,107 | 48.2% | 89.7% | 3.2% |
| Bridgehampton | 2.42 | 51.9 | 12.0% | 12.7% | 69.7% | 1991 | $2,557 | 63.6% | 99.3% | 0.5% |
| Sagaponack | 2.06 | 62.5 | 10.8% | 11.4% | 72.0% | 1995 | $2,559 | 63.6% | 94.6% | 0.8% |
| Noyack | 2.42 | 53.1 | 5.2% | 16.4% | 40.1% | 1975 | $2,589 | 45.8% | 88.6% | 5.3% |
| East Quogue | 2.52 | 52.2 | 9.0% | 20.7% | 32.1% | 1980 | $2,267 | 48.2% | 94.6% | 2.7% |
| Laurel | 2.54 | 56.7 | 7.1% | 15.3% | 38.6% | 1972 | $1,474 | 43.5% | 89.6% | 7.2% |
| Cutchogue | 2.52 | 55.2 | 4.6% | 6.6% | 38.1% | 1959 | $2,766 | 53.5% | 97.5% | 0.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Southampton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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