Is East Hampton, NY 11937 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The East Hampton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 7% of homes in East Hampton, NY 11937 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 146 days and there were 8.5 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 29 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (8% then), homes sold more slowly (104 days then) and the median sale price fell 18% to $1,799,221. Overall, East Hampton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Suffolk County, homes here sell more slowly than in 93% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 82%. On our competition score, East Hampton ranks #646 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 8 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Westhampton 11977 (0% sold over asking) or Water Mill 11976 (0% sold over asking), while West Sayville 11796 (100% sold over asking) and Peconic 11958 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.