The Town FilesEast Quogue, New York
Community in Suffolk County · population 5,557 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $844,100
- Household income
- $93,710
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 54.5
East Quogue is a community of 5,557 people in Suffolk County, New York. The median home is worth $844,100, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for a vacation home than 99% of New York towns, more seaside character than 94% of New York towns, better for retirees than 90% of New York towns.
How East Quogue ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in East Quogue is worth $844,100, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 9.0 times the median household income of $93,710, which is more affordable than 2% of New York towns. Median rent is $2,327 a month. 78.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Quogue | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $844,100 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $2,327 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $93,710 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 9.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 78.8% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 33.2% | — |
Who lives in East Quogue
| People | East Quogue | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.5 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.9% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 16.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.5% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.2% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.9% | — |
| Work from home | 14.6% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 29.2 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.4% | 91.1% |
Weather in East Quogue
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 20.0°F. About 43.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.8 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Quogue since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F1, struck on August 19, 1991 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 25, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 1, 2001.
Severe weather in Suffolk County since 1996
Suffolk County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4839: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| August 25, 2024 | Severe Storm | EM-3613: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| March 15, 2023 | Snowstorm | DR-4694: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Suffolk County
Suffolk County had 679,594 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,121 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in East Quogue itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in East Quogue
1 public school with 366 students, about 9.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST QUOGUE SCHOOL | K-6 | 366 | 9.2 |
Towns near East Quogue
- Hampton Bays, NY3.3 mi · 15,228 people · home $735,400
- Flanders, NY3.3 mi · 5,098 people · home $419,600
- Westhampton, NY4.4 mi · 3,621 people · home $1,018,200
- Southampton, NY6.4 mi · 69,036 people · home $928,100
- Riverside, NY6.5 mi · 2,882 people · home —
- Aquebogue, NY7.1 mi · 2,547 people · home $613,200
- Remsenburg-Speonk, NY7.1 mi · 3,110 people · home $998,000
- Riverhead, NY9.0 mi · 14,993 people · home $457,400
East Quogue questions
Is East Quogue, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Quogue scores better for retirees than 90% of New York towns and quieter than 52%. 23.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.5).
How much does a house cost in East Quogue?
The median owner-occupied home in East Quogue is valued at $844,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $93,710, so homes cost about 9.0 times income. Median rent is $2,327 a month.
What is the weather like in East Quogue?
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 20.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.5 inches of precipitation a year and 26.8 inches of snow.
Does East Quogue get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Quogue since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on August 19, 1991. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)