Living in East Hampton
Key metrics and insights for homebuyers and sellers evaluating East Hampton, Suffolk, NY 11937.
How far is East Hampton from New York City by train?
From East Hampton Station on the LIRR Montauk Branch, scheduled weekday AM-peak service takes about 151 minutes to Penn Station, 151 minutes to Grand Central Madison, 152 minutes to Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn (MTA LIRR timetable data).
Is East Hampton walkable?
East Hampton has a Walk Score of 25 out of 100, which Walk Score rates "Car-Dependent".
Nearby Long Island Rail Road stations and typical weekday AM-peak travel times to the Manhattan and Brooklyn terminals. Many East Hampton residents use whichever station best fits their branch and schedule.
AM-peak travel times on scheduled LIRR service to Penn Station, Grand Central Madison, and Atlantic Terminal (Brooklyn). Based on MTA LIRR public timetable data.
East Hampton Market Data
Current market conditions and pricing trends for East Hampton, Suffolk, NY.
Single-family, condo and co-op homes are measured separately — these medians are never blended together. Based on 64 recorded closings in ZIP 11937 between Sep 14, 2025 and Sep 14, 2026 — a settled trailing twelve months, ending about a month back so late-recorded closings are counted rather than missed. Days on market are medians, not averages. A property type with fewer than 8 closed sales in that window is left out rather than published on a sample too thin to mean anything.
Single-family prices in the East Hampton Union Free School District are up about 10% year over year, comparing 105 sales in the 12 months to October 3, 2026 with 94 in the 12 months to October 8, 2025.
Based on information from OneKey® MLS, for the period November 3, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Source: OneKey MLS (recorded LI sales, trailing 12mo) + actual tax. Based on 54 recorded sales. Property tax values shown are algorithmic estimates calculated from official NY State ORPS / NYC Department of Finance assessment data aggregated by school district (Long Island) or ZIP code (NYC). These figures are an educational baseline and do not represent a guaranteed or binding tax bill. Actual taxes vary based on individual assessed value, applicable exemptions (STAR, Senior, Veteran), historical grievances, village overlays, and special district levies. Verify exact tax with the Nassau County Assessor / Suffolk County Comptroller / NYC Department of Finance before any financial commitment.
Across 8 years of county-clerk records, 72 homes in the East Hampton school district were bought by a company and resold within two years. Over the whole period the typical one was bought for $1,250,000 and resold for $2,150,000, a median of 15 months later.
That difference is gross. Renovation, carrying, financing and selling costs are not recorded anywhere public, so it is the change in price, not a profit. Over a hold of that length prices across the county moved about +8.3%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house.
What these homes resold for moved from a median of $835,000 in 2017 to $2,350,000 in 2024, up about 181% over the period.
Company buying reached 39.4% in 2024, the highest of the period — above its 2019 level of 22.7%.
In 2025, 2 homes in the East Hampton school district were resold by a company that had bought them within two years — too few to quote a typical price from.
Companies bought 33.8% of the 195 homes sold in the East Hampton school district that year (66 of them).
2025 is not a complete year here. Filings reach the state months after closing, so 2025 runs only to October and its totals will keep rising. Its counts are not comparable with a full year; its medians are.
In 2024, 10 homes in the East Hampton school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $1,260,000 and resold for a median of $2,350,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 33% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 14 months earlier.
That difference is gross. Renovation, carrying, financing and selling costs are not recorded anywhere public, so it is the change in price, not a profit. Over a hold of that length prices across the county moved about +8.3%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 10% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 39.4% of the 249 homes sold in the East Hampton school district that year (98 of them).
In 2023, 15 homes in the East Hampton school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $1,295,000 and resold for a median of $2,323,750. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 72% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 13 months earlier.
That difference is gross. Renovation, carrying, financing and selling costs are not recorded anywhere public, so it is the change in price, not a profit. Over a hold of that length prices across the county moved about +9.1%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house.
Companies bought 38.2% of the 249 homes sold in the East Hampton school district that year (95 of them).
In 2022, 14 homes in the East Hampton school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $1,330,000 and resold for a median of $2,170,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 44% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 15 months earlier.
That difference is gross. Renovation, carrying, financing and selling costs are not recorded anywhere public, so it is the change in price, not a profit. Over a hold of that length prices across the county moved about +11.1%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 7% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 33.8% of the 334 homes sold in the East Hampton school district that year (113 of them).
In 2021, 6 homes in the East Hampton school district were resold by a company that had bought them within two years — too few to quote a typical price from.
Companies bought 22.8% of the 495 homes sold in the East Hampton school district that year (113 of them).
In 2020, 10 homes in the East Hampton school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $700,000 and resold for a median of $1,525,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 66% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 16 months earlier.
That difference is gross. Renovation, carrying, financing and selling costs are not recorded anywhere public, so it is the change in price, not a profit. Over a hold of that length prices across the county moved about +17.5%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 10% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 23.5% of the 476 homes sold in the East Hampton school district that year (112 of them).
In 2019, 6 homes in the East Hampton school district were resold by a company that had bought them within two years — too few to quote a typical price from.
Companies bought 22.7% of the 273 homes sold in the East Hampton school district that year (62 of them).
In 2018, 5 homes in the East Hampton school district were resold by a company that had bought them within two years — too few to quote a typical price from.
Companies bought 26.6% of the 290 homes sold in the East Hampton school district that year (77 of them).
In 2017, 4 homes in the East Hampton school district were resold by a company that had bought them within two years — too few to quote a typical price from.
Companies bought 21.5% of the 331 homes sold in the East Hampton school district that year (71 of them).
Source: property transfers recorded with the county clerk, which cover every sale rather than only those listed for sale. Filings reach the state months after closing, so these figures run to October 2025 and describe what has already happened rather than the market today.
Between 2017 and October 2025, 341 homes in the East Hampton school district passed between family members rather than being sold — about 14 for every 100 that sold on the open market.
80% of them recorded no price at all, so they appear in no market statistic, no listing history and no sold comparable. They are counted here because the transfer itself is filed with the county clerk, whether or not money changed hands.
Counted from the reason recorded on each transfer with the county clerk, not from the price. Transfers filed only to add or remove a name on the deed are excluded — those are paperwork, not a change of owner. Where a filing gives no reason it is not counted, so these are minimum counts rather than a complete rate, and they run to October 2025.
Of the 61 homes for sale in East Hampton today, 20 are now asking less than they originally asked — 32.8%, against 35.2% across Suffolk. 4 sellers have raised their asking price.
And among the homes that actually sold
Among the 61 homes that sold in East Hampton over the last twelve settled months, 49.2% had cut their price before they sold — up from 40.8% over the same twelve months a year earlier.
What each group got
Over those same twelve months, the 31 East Hampton homes that sold without ever reducing achieved 96.4% of their asking price in a median of 55 days. The 30 that did reduce achieved 83.9% of what they first asked, after 194 days.
Homes that never reduced and homes that did are different homes, priced differently from the start — these figures describe what each group did, not what a reduction causes. How any individual home performs depends on condition, layout, its position within East Hampton and how it shows, none of which a market median can capture.
Measured from the OneKey MLS feed, updated daily. A home counts as reduced when its current asking price is below the price it was first listed at — not against an estimate or against other homes. The for-sale figures describe homes available today; the sold figures describe closed sales between September 2025 and August 2026.
What This Means for Sellers
East Hampton is sending mixed signals: there is real inventory on the market, yet homes are still selling at a pace and a price that don't match that supply. Neither side holds a clear edge, so the number you list at matters more than the headline. Overpriced homes will sit while correctly priced properties still move — and the comparables for your specific home, not a market label, are what set that number.
What This Means for Buyers
East Hampton is a mixed picture for buyers. Market indicators do not agree, so we are withholding a buyer's or seller's market classification. Review the inventory, selling time, and sale-to-list figures individually for a clearer picture of current conditions. Come pre-approved, and judge each home on its own comparables rather than on the market's headline.
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The listings that did not sell asked a median of $2,524,950 — 16% above the $2,175,000 median of the homes that closed. Counted over the trailing twelve months: every listing that closed, expired, was withdrawn or was terminated. Listings still active or under contract are not counted on either side. If the feed does not retain every withdrawn listing, the real figure is higher than the one shown, never lower.
Based on information from OneKey® MLS, for the period September 14, 2025 through September 14, 2026.
Flood informationEast Hampton: FEMA flood dataMedian NFIP cost, single-family homes, ZIP 11937: $1,000 a year (Aug 2026)
Median yearly cost by FEMA zone: high-risk A zones $2,480 (110 policies); coastal high-risk V zones $1,010 (53 policies); moderate- to low-risk zones (X, B, C) $930 (969 policies).
Cost trend, ZIP 11937
Median yearly cost of single-family NFIP policies taking effect each month.
In ZIP 11937, the typical monthly median yearly cost of single-family NFIP policies taking effect in June through August 2026 was $910, about the same as the typical month in June through August 2025 ($920). Based on 278 and 305 policies.
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Flood data for Suffolk County: costs by ZIP, trend and FEMA ratings →Calculated from FEMA policy data (as of Sep 8, 2026) and FEMA's NFIP residential penetration rates. Yearly cost is premium plus FEMA fees, single-family NFIP policies only; the insured share is residential NFIP contracts as a share of all residential buildings. Private flood insurance is not included. Not a flood-zone determination, insurance advice or a quote. Each building is priced individually.
What It's Like Living in East Hampton
East Hampton is one of Suffolk's most established residential communities, offering a distinctive blend of suburban character and metropolitan accessibility. Located in the 11937 zip code, the community is served by the East Hampton Union Free School District.
With a median home price of $1,800,000 and a median recorded property tax of $8,700 annually, East Hampton pairs an established housing stock with direct access to New York City. The commute to Manhattan averages approximately 151 min via the Long Island Rail Road.
Joseph's Insider Guide to East Hampton
Direct answers informed by 5,000+ closed transactions across Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and Brooklyn — not the canned content you'd find on any listing portal.
Is East Hampton a good place to live for commuters?
The LIRR connects East Hampton to Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in approximately 151 min. Peak express service, station parking and walk-to-station distance vary by address, and those three factors decide what a commute actually looks like day to day.
What are property tax trends in East Hampton, NY?
East Hampton homeowners pay a median of approximately $8,700 a year in property taxes — the median of the tax figures actually recorded on homes sold here, not an estimate. The bill funds school-district, county, town, and special-district services. Taxes are assessed parcel by parcel, so two similar homes on the same street can carry very different bills — confirm the actual assessment on a specific address before relying on it.
Is now a good time to buy or sell in East Hampton?
East Hampton is sending mixed signals right now — the inventory on hand and the pace homes are actually selling at point in different directions, so we do not call it a buyer's or a seller's market, with homes selling in about 99 days. Prices have moved +10% year-over-year. Timing decisions depend on your specific situation — contact Joseph for a no-cost strategy session tailored to your property and goals.
What makes East Hampton different from other Suffolk communities?
East Hampton is a long-established community served by the East Hampton Union Free School District. Prices and activity vary by property type, school district, condition and price band; the figures above show where this market stands now.
What should buyers know before making an offer in East Hampton?
School district boundaries in East Hampton often run street by street — two blocks can mean a different school zone, so confirming a home's exact attendance zone before you make an offer matters. As an Associate Broker who is also an attorney, Joseph reads title and contract details differently than most agents — and when the facts of a deal are in front of him, he knows what's worth asking about. (Not a substitute for your own attorney's representation.)
Is East Hampton walkable for everyday living?
East Hampton has a Walk Score of 25/100, measured at a single point near the centre of East Hampton. Walkability varies street by street, so check the score for a specific address; the LIRR provides Manhattan access in approximately 151 min.
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Schools in East Hampton, NY
East Hampton is served by the East Hampton Union Free School District. Attendance zones on Long Island are assigned street by street, so an East Hampton mailing address does not by itself determine which school a home is zoned for.
- Elementary
- John M Marshall Elementary School
- Middle
- East Hampton Middle School
- High
- East Hampton High School
These are the schools recorded on homes sold in this district over the last 12 months — the district may also serve neighbouring communities. Zones can change and run street by street — we confirm the exact assignment for any home before you offer.
Typical value is the median recorded sale price in the district. Typical annual tax and effective rate are the median recorded tax bill and that bill divided by the median sale price, across 44 recent sales carrying a reported tax figure — an observed cost ratio, not an official millage rate. District boundaries can cross town and postal lines, so always verify the district for a specific address.
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School district boundaries on Long Island often run street by street, so an East Hampton mailing address doesn't guarantee a given school. We confirm a home's exact attendance zone before you make an offer.
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Homes for Sale in East Hampton, NY
62 active listings currently on the market in East Hampton. Data refreshed from the MLS in real time.
Active 330d
Other
Active 41d
Cottage
Active 39d
Saltbox
Active 9d
Cabin
Active 169d
Ranch
Active 40d
Contemporary
Listings courtesy of OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of October 14, 2026 9:15 pm. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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33 closed sales found. Recent transactions provide real-world context for current market values. For a full Comparative Market Analysis of your property, request a complimentary CMA.
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| Address | Type | Beds / Ba | Sq Ft | Closed | Sale Price | $/Sq Ft | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exp Ranch | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,500 | — | Sign in to view | — | 0d | |
| Cottage | 2 bd / 2 ba | 1,000 | — | Sign in to view | — | 80d | |
| Ranch | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,290 | — | Sign in to view | — | 57d | |
| Traditional | 4 bd / 6 ba | 3,200 | — | Sign in to view | — | 24d | |
| Ranch | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,200 | — | Sign in to view | — | 30d | |
| Co-op | 2 bd / 2 ba | 1,400 | — | Sign in to view | — | 112d | |
| Contemporary | 4 bd / 6 ba | 3,494 | — | Sign in to view | — | 31d | |
| Traditional | 8 bd / 6 ba | 4,650 | — | Sign in to view | — | 83d | |
| Cape Cod | 4 bd / 2 ba | 1,752 | — | Sign in to view | — | 17d | |
| Cottage | 3 bd / 3 ba | 1,250 | — | Sign in to view | — | 85d | |
| Cape Cod | 2 bd / 1 ba | 950 | — | Sign in to view | — | 14d | |
| Ranch | 3 bd / 2 ba | 2,900 | — | Sign in to view | — | 37d |
Source: OneKey MLS — East Hampton closed sales, last 180 days. Verify all figures independently before making decisions.
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Expert answers to the most common questions about buying and selling in East Hampton.
How much does it cost to buy a home in East Hampton?
Is East Hampton a good place to buy a home, and who is it right for?
What are property taxes like in East Hampton, and can they be lowered?
What is the LIRR commute from East Hampton to Manhattan?
What is the median home price in East Hampton, and is it a buyer's or seller's market right now?
How are the schools in East Hampton?
Why work with Joseph DeVito to buy or sell in East Hampton?
Is East Hampton served by one school district, or do buyers need to verify district boundaries?
Which school district is the main draw for buyers looking in East Hampton?
Why can two East Hampton homes with similar prices have very different tax bills?
How does East Hampton's effective tax rate compare with the Suffolk County average?
Is East Hampton a buyer's market or seller's market right now?
What are the parking rules near the East Hampton LIRR station for East Hampton commuters?
How long is the LIRR commute from East Hampton to Manhattan, and does station access affect buyer demand?
Do buyers compare East Hampton more with East Hampton North or Wainscott?
Is East Hampton a better value than East Hampton North or Wainscott based on median price and taxes?
How have home prices changed in East Hampton?
Are sellers cutting prices in East Hampton?
What counts as a price reduction on this page?
Are price cuts in East Hampton becoming more or less common?
Do homes that cut their price in East Hampton sell for less?
Joseph DeVito is a New York Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker and a New York attorney. He does not act as both broker and attorney on the same transaction: here he acts as a real estate broker only, and he is not your attorney. Real estate services provided through Keller Williams Realty Greater Nassau are not legal representation. Everything on this site is general information for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice, it creates no attorney-client relationship, and it should not be relied on as legal advice — for advice about your own situation, consult your own attorney.
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How East Hampton Fits Into the Suffolk County Market
East Hampton’s median sale price of about $1.8M sits about 161% above the Suffolk County median of about $689K. These are whole-county figures over a settled trailing 12 months — the same data behind our full Suffolk County reports.
County medians describe the wider market, not any specific property, and are not a valuation of a home in East Hampton.
Suffolk Markets Priced Like East Hampton
Other Suffolk communities whose current median sale price sits closest to East Hampton's — a practical way to see what the same budget buys elsewhere.
Live OneKey MLS medians from recent closed sales, refreshed daily. Market condition reflects months of supply. Figures describe each market, not any specific home.
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