Is Hampton Bays, NY 11946 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Hampton Bays housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 23% of homes in Hampton Bays, NY 11946 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 72 days and there were 4.4 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 59 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 7%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 20% to $1,057,043. Overall, Hampton Bays is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Suffolk County, homes here sell more slowly than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Hampton Bays ranks #553 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 33 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.