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Wainscott, NY

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Enjoy upscale rural seclusion in the Hamptons

Coastal Upscale Rural Quaint Laidback Charming Luxurious Remote Active

Wainscott rests on the South Fork of Long Island, within the Town of East Hampton. A secluded, predominantly residential area, Wainscott boasts Atlantic beach access and convenience to a number of recreational venues, including Poxabogue Golf Course, Sag Harbor Golf Course, East Hampton Tennis Club, and Town Line Beach.

Wainscott also features a commercial strip along the Montauk Highway, with a variety of shops, eateries, gyms, and convenience stores. Neighboring areas of Bridgehampton and Sag Harbor offer additional amenities as well, from the Children’s Museum of the East End to the Bay Street Theatre. Getting around from Wainscott is easy with access to the East Hampton Airport and multiple Long Island Rail Road stations.

Transportation

28

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

37

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Wainscott School

Public

Grades K-3

26 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center
  • LongHouse Reserve
  • Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge
  • Amagansett National Wildlife Refuge
  • Cedar Point County Park

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.