Westhampton Beach, New York
Village · Population 2,238 · #282 in New York
About Westhampton Beach
Westhampton Beach is a small town in southeastern New York counting 2,238 people who proudly call it home.
Westhampton Beach holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.94 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 761 residents per square mile.
📰 Westhampton Beach News Today
- News - Middle Island Resident Promotes to Colonel in the New York Air National Guard DVIDS · Aug 18
- Westhampton Beach’s Role in American Revolution, Patriotism on Display in New Exhibit 27east.com · Aug 18
- Legacy of the Guardian Angel: State Command Chief Master Sgt. Michael Hewson Retires After 40 Years of Service DVIDS · Aug 18
- George T. Canavan Obituary | Werner & Rothwell Funeral Home | Westhampton Beach, NY Tribute Archive · Aug 13
- Westhampton Beach: A coastal village on Long Island, New York with big appeal ABC7 New York · May 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Westhampton Beach Unique
- The only place in America named Westhampton Beach — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Westhampton Beach
- flora
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Westhampton Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Westhampton Beach
- Moneyboque Bay State Tidal Wetland · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Tanner’s Neck Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- The Great Lawn reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Westhampton Beach
- WESTHAMPTON BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- WESTHAMPTON BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- WESTHAMPTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeVillage
Population (2024)2,238
Rank in state#282 of 595
Land area2.94 sq mi
Density761/sq mi
Coordinates40.8070, -72.6451