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Water Mill, NY

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A relaxing home environment between the beach and the countryside

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Water Mill is a charming and historic Long Island community that combines the beach-town vibe of the Hamptons with the laid-back rural atmosphere of the region. In addition to the local beach and easy access to the ocean, living in Water Mill allows you to take full advantage of the Long Island countryside, particularly the nearby vineyards, farms, and farmers’ markets.

The art community is quite strong as well, and galleries like the Parrish Art Museum and the Watermill Center provide superb venues for unique exhibitions. The neighboring community of Bridgehampton features the popular Bridgehampton Commons shopping center, which includes everything from grocers to specialty shops; just down the street, Montauk Highway is lined with small eateries, storefronts, and art galleries, providing the perfect location to spend a free afternoon.

Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

40

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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge
  • South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center
  • Shinnecock East County Park
  • Meschutt Beach County Park
  • LongHouse Reserve

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Methodology

† 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.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

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.