Shinnecock Hills, NY

Is Southampton, NY (Shinnecock Hills) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe128

Medium166

Low277

Other552

29 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape8

Child involved11

Assault0

Other12

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an apparent abandoned 911 call with no reported distress from a gas station near Peconic Avenue and Heidi Behr Way.	Old Country Rd, Riverhead, NY 11901	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a vehicle records check linked to a traffic stop and then responded to a possible access issue at an apartment on East Main Street, where a superintendent reportedly could not open the location.	E Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a female fell and cannot get up at an apartment near East Main Street.	E Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are requested to go to a Riverhead residence for a prior landlord-tenant dispute, where a caller reported that the landlord may have cut off the Wi‑Fi and turned off the power. The officers are asked to speak with the caller’s daughter who is reportedly at the apartment, while the landlord is said to live in the front part of the house.	Ann Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901	Disturbance
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are dispatched to a reported bonfire on the beach near Long Neck Boulevard and Fantasy Drive in Flanders, New York.	Longneck Blvd & Fantasy Dr, Flanders, NY 11901	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was dispatched to an address near Middle Road for a 60-year-old man who initially had a possible injury from a fall and was later updated to a possible seizure.	Middle Rd, Riverhead, NY 11901	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a reported theft of a package from an apartment at a residential complex on East Main Street. The incident reportedly occurred the previous day.	E Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901	Theft Report
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic includes a traffic stop by Crew 11 near Route 24 and Flanders Road involving a New York vehicle plate. In a separate call, fire officials are requested for a residential fire alarm at a home on Foster Crossing near South Main Street and Middle Plains Road. Another later transmission reports a person apparently assaulted by a man near the Bayview Apartments by the town highway depot and train station area, where debris is also noted.	NY-24 & Flanders Rd, Riverside, NY 11901	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was dispatched to (number withheld) Peconic Bay Boulevard involving a 76-year-old female. Captain Smith was referenced on the call.	Peconic Bay Blvd, Aquebogue, NY 11931	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check on an uncooperative male near McDermott Avenue and East Main Street. The subject refused police assistance but is reportedly at home with his mother, who has had a stroke, and he acts as her primary caretaker.	McDermott Ave & E Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$1,694,654

Average Rent

$5,201

Vacancy Rate

43.3%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Shinnecock Hills is a rural coastal neighborhood in Southampton, NY, with a nautical feel and a mix of owner and renter occupied homes.

The median home price is $1,694,654, with an average rent of $5,201. The vacancy rate is high at 43.3%, partly due to seasonal occupancy.

CoastalRuralQuietNautical

Quick Facts

Rural Population Density	Low

Housing market and real estate character

Shinnecock Hills features medium to large single-family homes and townhomes, with a mix of owners and renters. Many homes were built between 1970 and present.

Seasonal Occupancy	36.1%
Housing Age	Many built 1970-1999 and 2000+

What buyers will notice right away

Vacancy rate is very high, reflecting seasonal use or possible abandonment.

Housing is occupied by both owners and renters.

Families & Lifestyle

Shinnecock Hills is highly rated for retirees and urban sophisticates, with a strong presence of college-educated seniors and executives.

Quiet and Nautical — Historic, walkable coastal neighborhood with a seaside ambiance.

Executive Presence — High share of residents in executive and professional occupations.

Retiree-Friendly Rank in NY	Top 9.6%

Demographics

Executive, Management, Professional Occupations	62.7%
Income Rank in U.S.	Top 15%
Child Poverty Rate	4.3%
English Speakers	87.5%
German/Yiddish Speakers	2.6%
Irish Ancestry	24.6%
Native American Ancestry	11.0%

Commute

Most residents have moderate commutes, with many driving alone, carpooling, or taking the train.

Shinnecock Hills offers diverse commute options with a strong train ridership and moderate commute times.

Train Access — Train commute rate is higher than 95.6% of neighborhoods nationwide.

Car and Carpool — Majority drive alone; significant carpooling also occurs.

Commute 15-30 Minutes	38.0%
Drive Alone Rate	55.0%
Carpool Rate	16.1%
Train Commute Rate	10.5%

Homes for sale near 11931

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