A serene village on the southeast coast of Long Island that’s one of the most beautiful places to live on the entire island
Located just to the west of the Hamptons, Westhampton Beach is a family-oriented beach community that draws a laid-back crowd during the summer months. It has a feeling of old-fashioned America.
Westhampton Beach was incorporated in 1928. Officials have struggled with erosion on the beach for decades. In 1938, almost all of the summer homes on its barrier beach were obliterated by a hurricane, and agencies have been working ever since to shore up beaches and even relocate some historic homes.
The scenic village has a population of 1,650 and the median price of Westhampton Beach homes for sale is $716,000. It has become one of the fastest-growing, year-round communities on eastern Long Island.
Living in this beach community gives residents the best of many worlds. During the summer, enjoy markets and festivals, as well as mom-and-pop stores along Main Street and casual dining. During the offseason, it’s a quiet, safe town.
The population of Westhampton Beach is just under 2,000. The median household income is $105,000, and the median property value is $716,000.
Beach Bakery & Grand Cafe has been a go-to place for years. Besides all sorts of baked goods, this old-fashioned establishment also has breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. Other dining options on Main Street include Margarita Grille and Goldberg’s Westhampton Beach. Nearby is Joe’s American Grill. Down at the beach, be sure to try John Scott’s Surf Shack.
Main Street has a delightful number of local shops and boutiques, many of which have a resort flavor. Local favorites include Westhampton T-Shirts, Mint Clothing Boutiques, and Peace Love Hamptons. Island Surf sells everything you need to hit the beach.
The main attraction is the barrier beach that stretches for several miles to either side of the village. Westhampton Beach. Cupsogue Beach County Park is a 296-acre park at the east end of Fire Island and the west end of Westhampton Island, known locally as Dune Road, one of Long Island's easternmost barrier islands. There’s also Pike’s Beach, a gorgeous white sand beach to the east of Cupsogue Beach County Park that’s usually not crowded/
There are also summertime art shows, a weekly farmers’ market, Fourth of July fireworks, and community parks and tennis courts. Pontoon Paddler provides boat tours and water sports.
Once back in town after your beach adventure, be sure to stop at the Westhampton Beach Brewing Co. for a pint. The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center books a variety of acts.
Westhampton Beach is home to a number of excellent public schools. Top educational opportunities include:
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3,816 people live in Westhampton Beach, where the median age is 44.9 and the average individual income is $57,867. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Westhampton Beach has 1,193 households, with an average household size of 3.06. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Westhampton Beach do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,816 people call Westhampton Beach home. The population density is 301.8 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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