New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to East Hampton, NY
$2,875,000Median listing price
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About East Hampton
The Village of East Hampton is the Hamptons' most storied village — Main Beach, Guild Hall, and a Main Street of luxury flagships wrapped around historic windmills and shingle-style mansions. It sits within the Town of East Hampton on the South Fork.
Home prices in East Hampton
The median listing price in East Hampton is $2,875,000.
Top places in East Hampton
- Main Beach — the Hamptons' flagship ocean beach.
- Guild Hall — the village's cultural center for art and performance.
- Main Street — luxury shopping and dining around the historic village green.
- Home Sweet Home Museum — 18th-century whaling-era landmark.
- Hook Windmill — 1806 windmill on North Main Street (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Lily Pond Lane — the famous estate-lined lane.
Commuting from East Hampton
- LIRR Montauk Branch — East Hampton station; most Penn Station trips require a transfer (per MTA station pages, read September 25, 2026).
- Typical weekday trip East Hampton–Penn Station: approximately 2h24–2h52 (researched September 25, 2026).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~2h15–3h depending on traffic; summer weekends add substantially.
East Hampton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in East Hampton, NY?
The median listing price in East Hampton is $2,875,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from East Hampton, NY?
LIRR Montauk Branch — East Hampton station; most Penn Station trips require a transfer (per MTA station pages, read September 25, 2026).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.