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The Hamptons
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The Hamptons

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The Hamptons, highlighted (center) on South Fork of Long Island, an island 118 miles (190 km) long.

The Hamptons refers specifically to about 24 villages and hamlets in the towns of Southampton and East Hampton on the far, east end of Long Island, New York. These townships occupy the South Fork of Long Island, stretching into the Atlantic Ocean. The Hamptons form a popular seaside resort, one of the historical Summer Colonies of the American Northeast. They have some of the most-expensive residential property in the U.S., with three in the Top 10 most-expensive ZIP codes. Consequently, as a phrase, "The Hamptons" has been associated with great wealth.

The Montauk Branch of the Long Island Railroad, Montauk Highway, and the Hampton Jitney provide connections to the rest of Long Island and to New York City, while ferries connect North Haven and Montauk to Shelter Island and Connecticut.

West to East

The Hamptons include hamlets and villages in the town of Southampton (going east):

The Hamptons include the following hamlets and villages in the town of East Hampton:

Summer Colony

These areas constitute the core vacation area of this end of Long Island. Only Southampton Village, East Hampton Village, Sag Harbor, Sagaponack and Westhampton Beach are incorporated as villages. All the other areas rely on the townships (East Hampton Town and Southampton Town) for government services.

Village/Hamlet Township Population (2000 Census) Total Area Land Area
Southampton Southampton Town 3,965 6.8 sq mi (18 km2) 6.3 sq mi (16 km2)
Water Mill Southampton Town 1,724 12.5 sq mi (32 km2) 11.0 sq mi (28 km2)
Hampton Bays Southampton Town 12,236 21.68 sq mi (56.2 km2) 12.04 sq mi (31.2 km2)
Bridgehampton Southampton Town 1,381 11.2 sq mi (29 km2) 9.3 sq mi (24 km2)
Sagaponack Southampton Town 582 8.0 sq mi (21 km2) 6.2 sq mi (16 km2)
Sag Harbor 60% Southampton; 40% East Hampton Town 2,313 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km2) 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km2)
Wainscott East Hampton Town 628 7.3 sq mi (19 km2) 6.2 sq mi (16 km2)
East Hampton East Hampton Town 1,334 4.9 sq mi (13 km2) 4.8 sq mi (12 km2)
Amagansett East Hampton Town 1,067 8.0 sq mi (21 km2) 6.2 sq mi (16 km2)

The Summer Colony's residents include a high portion of affluent New York City residents, as well as a number of affluent people from other nearby states, executives, and increasingly, foreigners from Europe and South America.

Villages and the hamlets of the Summer Colony are distinguished by their significant population increases during the summers, a large number of retail shops and restaurants and extensive arts community. Residential real estate prices in the Hamptons rank among the highest in the nation. In particular, Sagaponack, Water Mill and Bridgehampton were cited by Business Week magazine as being the 1st, 6th and 8th most expensive zip codes in the nation, respectively (see their articles).

Other amenities in the area include prominent golf courses including Sebonack Golf Club, the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, National Golf Links in Southampton and the Maidstone Club in East Hampton. Exclusive private clubs provide additional recreational resources to the very affluent in the area. These clubs include The Bathing Corporation of Southampton, the Southampton Bath and Tennis Club, and the Meadow Club in Southampton Village.

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Coordinates: 40°53′5.752″N 72°30′3.823″W / 40.88493111°N 72.50106194°W / 40.88493111; -72.50106194

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