The Town FilesBaiting Hollow, New York
Community in Suffolk County · population 2,763 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $586,300
- Household income
- $108,571
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 31 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 56.3
Baiting Hollow is a community of 2,763 people in Suffolk County, New York. The median home is worth $586,300, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 97% of New York towns, more seaside character than 93% of New York towns, better for a vacation home than 74% of New York towns.
How Baiting Hollow ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Baiting Hollow is worth $586,300, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 5.4 times the median household income of $108,571, which is more affordable than 10% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,827 a month. 95.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Baiting Hollow | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $586,300 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,827 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $108,571 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 95.5% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 22.9% | — |
Who lives in Baiting Hollow
| People | Baiting Hollow | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.3 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 35.0% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 12.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.3% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.6% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.9% | — |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 31.0 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.0% | 91.1% |
Weather in Baiting Hollow
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 26.0°F. About 47.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.7 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 85 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Baiting Hollow since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on November 13, 2021 about 8.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 25, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on August 26, 2024.
Severe weather in Suffolk County since 1996
Suffolk County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4839: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| August 25, 2024 | Severe Storm | EM-3613: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| March 15, 2023 | Snowstorm | DR-4694: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Suffolk County
Suffolk County had 679,594 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,121 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Baiting Hollow itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Towns near Baiting Hollow
- Riverhead, NY1.7 mi · 35,902 people · home $486,600
- Calverton, NY3.3 mi · 5,934 people · home $229,200
- Riverhead, NY3.6 mi · 14,993 people · home $457,400
- Wading River, NY3.7 mi · 7,731 people · home $518,500
- Riverside, NY5.5 mi · 2,882 people · home —
- Aquebogue, NY6.8 mi · 2,547 people · home $613,200
- East Shoreham, NY6.9 mi · 6,841 people · home $604,100
- Manorville, NY7.3 mi · 14,317 people · home $601,000
Baiting Hollow questions
Is Baiting Hollow, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Baiting Hollow scores better for retirees than 54% of New York towns and quieter than 65%. 35.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.3).
How much does a house cost in Baiting Hollow?
The median owner-occupied home in Baiting Hollow is valued at $586,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $108,571, so homes cost about 5.4 times income. Median rent is $1,827 a month.
What is the weather like in Baiting Hollow?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 26.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.2 inches of precipitation a year and 30.7 inches of snow.
Does Baiting Hollow get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Baiting Hollow since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on November 13, 2021. The typical New York town has had 5.
- 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)