City Report · NY

Westhampton Beach

Pop. 2,574·1st most expensive in New York·Rents have been falling, good time to negotiate

Median rent (all units)

$12,000/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

-56.7%

vs US Median

+$10,068

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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Westhampton Beach · $12,000

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

Affordability

102% of income

EXPENSIVE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $12,000/mo, rent takes about 102% of the local median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$480,000/yr

Local median income

$141,250/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Westhampton Beach'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

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($141,250) is $3,531 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($3,400); a 4-bedroom is $3,640.

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

Annual cost

$144,000/yr

At $12,000/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -56.7% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Westhampton Beach, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 61.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

2,574

Median income

$141,250

Median age

49.8

Renters

13.8%

Age distribution

13.2%

22.3%

19.8%

18.7%

26%

Under 1813.2%

18–3422.3%

35–5419.8%

55–6418.7%

65+26%

Gender

52%

48%

Male52%

Female48%

Race & ethnicity

83.3%

White83.3%

Black4.2%

Hispanic7%

Asian2.8%

Other2.7%

Education (25+)

22.5%

12.4%

61.8%

No HS diploma3.4%

HS diploma22.5%

Some college12.4%

Bachelor's+61.8%

Housing tenure

86.2%

13.8%

Owner86.2%

Renter13.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Westhampton Beach, NY has changed in 5 years

Income

$119,583 → $141,250

up 18.1%

Population

2,234 → 2,574

up 15.2%

Renter share

20.5% → 13.8%

-6.7 pts

Bachelor's+

62.5% → 61.8%

-0.7 pts

Median age

51.2 → 49.8

-1.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $119,583 in 2021 to $141,250 more recently. Census counts show Westhampton Beach, NY adding about 340 residents over the five-year window, up 15.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 20.5% to 13.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Westhampton Beach on your salary?

At $12,000/mo, how Westhampton Beach rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $107,707/yr · Rent = 133.7% income

severely rent-burdened

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $76,471/yr · Rent = 188.3% income

severely rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $88,088/yr · Rent = 163.5% income

severely rent-burdened

Software Developer

Avg $157,445/yr · Rent = 91.5% income

severely rent-burdened

Lawyer

Avg $201,176/yr · Rent = 71.6% income

severely rent-burdened

Firefighter

Avg $71,603/yr · Rent = 201.1% income

severely rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $64,649/yr · Rent = 222.7% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $79,686/yr · Rent = 180.7% income

severely rent-burdened

By apartment size

Westhampton Beach rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Westhampton Beach. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Westhampton Beach, NY

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Westhampton Beach is $12,000/mo as of October 2026.

At 102% of local median household income ($141,250/yr), Westhampton Beach ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Westhampton Beach?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $480,000/year (about $231/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $12,000/mo in Westhampton Beach. The local median household income is $141,250/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Westhampton Beach?

Rent in Westhampton Beach has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does Westhampton Beach rent compare to other cities in New York?

Westhampton Beach is one of the pricier among New York cities for rent, ranking #1 of 121 tracked cities at $12,000/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Westhampton Beach?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Westhampton Beach ($12,000/mo) include Manorville ($2,450/mo), Moriches ($2,475/mo), and Hampton Bays ($3,484/mo).

Income Affordability

102%

EXPENSIVE

At $12,000/mo, rent takes ~102% of Westhampton Beach's median household income ($141,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Westhampton Beach 102%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4–10.9%

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