The South Fork ranked by sheer cachet: exclusivity plus median home price. From Sagaponack's record-setting oceanfront estates to the storied 'Behind the Hedges' villages south of the highway, these are the most coveted addresses in the Hamptons.
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The South Fork ranked by sheer cachet: exclusivity plus median home price. From Sagaponack's record-setting oceanfront estates to the storied 'Behind the Hedges' villages south of the highway, these are the most coveted addresses in the Hamptons.
Sagaponack (Southampton Town)
The most expensive zip code in New York State, where oceanfront lots on Parsonage Lane have set national records and the Ira Rennert compound on Further Lane is among the largest and most valuable private homes in the country. Tiny in population, enormous in price.
Water Mill (Southampton Town)
A moneyed, low-key hamlet between Southampton and Bridgehampton with shingle-style estates, open farmland, and a community that prizes privacy over social pageantry. Median prices run $4M to $6M; premium oceanfront compounds push far higher.
East Hampton Village (East Hampton Town)
The Hamptons' most storied village, with Main Street boutiques, the Maidstone Club, and Further Lane addresses that command the highest prices on the South Fork. A full-service summer community with the architecture, restaurants, and social calendar to match its reputation.
Bridgehampton (Southampton Town)
A refined, centrally located hamlet with oceanfront estates, the prestigious Bridgehampton Polo Club, and a village center anchored by the Candy Kitchen and a handful of destination restaurants. Prized for its balance of exclusivity and convenience.
Southampton Village (Southampton Town)
The original Hamptons enclave, defined by Meadow Lane's 'Billionaires Row,' the Southampton Bathing Corporation's private beach, and a Main Street that has been the social center of the South Fork for over a century. Still the most historically significant address east of the canal.
North Haven (Southampton Town)
A secluded peninsula accessible only by bridge or boat, where estates on Peconic Bay and Noyac Bay attract buyers who want absolute privacy and deep-water access without Sagaponack's price premium. One of the quietest and most coveted pockets in the Hamptons.
Amagansett (East Hampton Town)
A laid-back East Hampton Town hamlet with a devoted summer community of artists, writers, and understated old money. The village's Main Street, Georgica Beach, and proximity to East Hampton Village make it one of the most desirable addresses on the South Fork without the full East Hampton price tag.
Sag Harbor (Southampton Town)
A former whaling port with authentic 19th-century architecture, a walkable Main Street, and a year-round community that gives it a depth rare in the Hamptons. Sag Harbor's historic harbor and literary tradition attract buyers who want culture alongside the cachet.
Quogue (Southampton Town)
An ultra-private village at the quieter western end of the Hamptons, where old-money families have maintained estates for generations and virtually no commercial development encroaches. The most discreet address in the Hamptons, favored by those who prefer to be unknown.
Wainscott (East Hampton Town)
A small hamlet between Bridgehampton and East Hampton with ocean-block estates and remarkably little commercial footprint. Its position just west of East Hampton Village gives it access to all the amenities with a degree of remove that commands a persistent price premium.
Ranked across 3 sources: PropertyShark · Most Expensive U.S. ZIP Codes 2024 (Hamptons); William Raveis · Median Home Price by Hamlet 2025; Suburbs 101 · 7 Richest Towns in the Hamptons 2025. Full scoring is on the Methodology tab above.
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