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Southampton

Pop. 4,621·1st most expensive in New York·Southampton rents are up 15.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$42,218/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.9%
Month-over-Month
+4.2%
vs US Median
+$40,253
Rising (Monthly)
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Southampton · $42,218
More expensive than 100% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
237% of income
EXPENSIVE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $42,218/mo, rent takes about 237% of the local median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$1,689,000/yr
Local median income
$214,032/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Southampton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$506,616/yr
At $42,218/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.9% YoY, +4.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Southampton, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 62.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,621
Median income
$214,032
Median age
56.3
Renters
16.1%
Age distribution
17.8%
20.9%
23.2%
27.9%
Under 1817.8%
18–3410.2%
35–5420.9%
55–6423.2%
65+27.9%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
80.3%
White80.3%
Black6.8%
Hispanic8.5%
Asian5.2%
Education (25+)
16.6%
19.4%
62.5%
No HS diploma1.4%
HS diploma16.6%
Some college19.4%
Bachelor's+62.5%
Housing tenure
83.9%
16.1%
Owner83.9%
Renter16.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Southampton, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$25,301 → $42,218
up 66.9%
Income
$135,405 → $214,032
up 58.1%
Population
4,380 → 4,621
up 5.5%
Renter share
17.7% → 16.1%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
69.1% → 62.5%
-6.6 pts
Median age
52.7 → 56.3
+3.6 yrs

Rent in Southampton, NY has increased 66.9% since 2021, going from about $25,301 per month to roughly $42,218 today. Household income in the area moved from $135,405 to $214,032 across the same window, up 58.1% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 8.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 4,380 to 4,621 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.5% change. About 16.1% of households rent today, against 17.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 69.1% to 62.5%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Southampton, NY look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Southampton is $42,218/mo as of July 2026.

At 237% of local median household income ($214,032/yr), Southampton ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Southampton an affordable city for renters?

Southampton is considered expensive for renters. At $42,218/mo, rent takes approximately 237% of the local median household income ($214,032/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Southampton significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Southampton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $1,689,000/year (~$812/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $42,218/mo in Southampton. The local median household income is $214,032/yr, meaning the typical Southampton household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Southampton?

Rent in Southampton has increased 15.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Southampton is one of the pricier cities in New York for rent, ranking #1 out of 126 tracked cities at $42,218/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Southampton?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Southampton ($42,218/mo): Moriches ($2,376/mo), Manorville ($2,410/mo), Southold ($4,250/mo).

What percentage of Southampton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.1% of Southampton households are renters, while 83.9% are owner-occupied. Southampton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Southampton rent compare to the national average?

Southampton's median rent of $42,218/mo is $40,253 (2048%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #1 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
237%
EXPENSIVE

At $42,218/mo, rent takes ~237% of Southampton's median household income ($214,032/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Southampton 237%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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