The Town FilesEast Hampton, Connecticut
Town · population 12,717 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $349,000
- Household income
- $124,577
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 34 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 43.6
East Hampton is a town of 12,717 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $349,000, below the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks easier by car than 89% of Connecticut towns, better for families than 70% of Connecticut towns.
How East Hampton ranks
Percentile among Connecticut towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Connecticut towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in East Hampton is worth $349,000, below the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $124,577, which is more affordable than 89% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $1,393 a month. 85.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Hampton | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $349,000 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $1,393 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $124,577 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 85.5% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.8% | — |
Who lives in East Hampton
| People | East Hampton | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.8% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.0% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.2% | — |
| Work from home | 12.7% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 29.5 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.5% | 93.8% |
Weather in East Hampton
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 20.3°F. About 42.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 33.8 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 121 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Hampton since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on August 21, 1951 about 1.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 21, 1972.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 24, 1960.
Public schools in East Hampton
4 public schools with 1,726 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial School | PK-3 | 542 | 13.6 |
| East Hampton High School | 9-12 | 507 | 11.8 |
| East Hampton Middle School | 6-8 | 427 | 12.2 |
| Center School | 4-5 | 250 | 11.4 |
Towns near East Hampton
- East Hampton, CT1.3 mi · 2,960 people · home $345,800
- Lake Pocotopaug, CT2.4 mi · 4,901 people · home $310,300
- Portland, CT4.6 mi · 9,384 people · home $337,400
- Marlborough, CT5.5 mi · 6,133 people · home $379,100
- Portland, CT5.7 mi · 5,813 people · home $282,300
- Haddam, CT6.3 mi · 8,452 people · home $379,700
- Middletown, CT7.7 mi · 47,717 people · home $295,300
- Cromwell, CT8.5 mi · 14,225 people · home $325,200
East Hampton questions
Is East Hampton, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Hampton scores better for retirees than 29% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 65%. 20.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.6).
How much does a house cost in East Hampton?
The median owner-occupied home in East Hampton is valued at $349,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $124,577, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,393 a month.
What is the weather like in East Hampton?
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 20.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.8 inches of precipitation a year and 33.8 inches of snow.
Does East Hampton get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Hampton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on August 21, 1951. The typical Connecticut town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)