City Report · NY

Bridgehampton

Pop. 1,531·1st most expensive in New York·One of the pricier rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$70,444/mo

Year-over-Year

-4.9%

Month-over-Month

+7.8%

vs US Median

+$68,512

Reported rents

Rising (Monthly)

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Bridgehampton · $70,444

More expensive than 100% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo

Affordability

606% of income

EXPENSIVE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $70,444/mo, rent takes about 606% of the local median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$2,818,000/yr

Local median income

$139,486/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bridgehampton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of New York

Rent in Bridgehampton changed -4.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 82 New York cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.3%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($139,486) is $3,487 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($3,090); a 3-bedroom is $4,000.

Cheaper nearby

Water Mill, 2 miles away, rents for 12% less ($61,667/mo), about $105,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Bridgehampton. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$845,328/yr

At $70,444/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (-4.9% YoY, +7.8% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Bridgehampton, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 70.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

1,531

Median income

$139,486

Median age

51.9

Renters

7.2%

Age distribution

15.3%

30%

33.6%

Under 1815.3%

18–3410.1%

35–5430%

55–6410.8%

65+33.6%

Gender

46.7%

53.3%

Male46.7%

Female53.3%

Race & ethnicity

83.9%

13.3%

White83.9%

Black8.3%

Hispanic13.3%

Education (25+)

17.1%

12.1%

70.3%

No HS diploma0.5%

HS diploma17.1%

Some college12.1%

Bachelor's+70.3%

Housing tenure

92.8%

Owner92.8%

Renter7.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Bridgehampton, NY has changed in 5 years

Income

$147,813 → $139,486

down 5.6%

Population

1,447 → 1,531

up 5.8%

Renter share

13.7% → 7.2%

-6.5 pts

Bachelor's+

58.3% → 70.3%

+12.0 pts

Median age

48.3 → 51.9

+3.6 yrs

Median household income fell from $147,813 to $139,486 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.6% shift. Headcount in the area went from 1,447 to 1,531 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.8% change. About 7.2% of households rent today, against 13.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 58.3% to 70.3%.

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About renting in Bridgehampton, NY

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Bridgehampton is $70,444/mo as of October 2026.

At 606% of local median household income ($139,486/yr), Bridgehampton ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Bridgehampton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $2,818,000/year (about $1355/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $70,444/mo in Bridgehampton. The local median household income is $139,486/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Bridgehampton?

Rent in Bridgehampton has fallen 4.9% over the past year.

How does Bridgehampton rent compare to other cities in New York?

Bridgehampton is one of the pricier among New York cities for rent, ranking #1 of 121 tracked cities at $70,444/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Bridgehampton changed -4.9%, against a typical +5.3% across the 82 New York cities Zillow tracks.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bridgehampton?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Bridgehampton ($70,444/mo) include Waterford ($2,197/mo), Hampton Bays ($3,484/mo), and Southold ($4,250/mo).

Income Affordability

606%

EXPENSIVE

At $70,444/mo, rent takes ~606% of Bridgehampton's median household income ($139,486/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bridgehampton 606%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4–10.9%

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