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Hamptons General Information
The Hamptons is comprised of the Town of Southampton, which runs East from Eastport to
Wainscott, and the Town of East Hampton, which runs from Wainscott to the famous fishing village of Montauk and Shelter Island, which sits north
of Sag Harbor and North Haven. The year-round population of Southampton is 54,712 and the year-round population of East Hampton
is 19,719. Those numbers swell during the summer months, when seasonal owners and renters flock to the area to enjoy
its natural beauty and A-list social events.
The entire area was originally settled in the 17th century as a fishing and farming community. As the
railroads were built and it became accessible, The Hamptons began to attract wealthy vacationers because of the spectacular
beauty of the beaches and countryside and because of its proximity to New York City. Later on artists settled
into the small villages, drawn by the unusual light from the flat grasslands as they reflected off the ocean. Writers joined
them and it became well known as a haven for the arts during the fifties and sixties, and was home to some of the most celebrated
abstract expressionist painters. Presently, it is known worldwide as one of the most famous second home communities.
The communities of the Hamptons are diverse, encompassing oceanfront estates, small villages, working farms, fishing villages, vineyards, stables and classic Main Streets that bustle with shops and restaurants. |