The Town FilesSprings, New York
Community in Suffolk County · population 8,086 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $948,500
- Household income
- $144,836
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 46.7
Springs is a community of 8,086 people in Suffolk County, New York. The median home is worth $948,500, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for a vacation home than 98% of New York towns, more seaside character than 95% of New York towns, more upscale than 86% of New York towns.
- #3 in 25 Small Towns in New York With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #10 in The 25 Best Vacation-Home Small Towns in New York
- #17 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in New York With the Fewest Tornadoes
- #40 in The 50 Best Vacation-Home Small Towns in America
- #41 in 50 Small Towns in America With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #47 in The 50 Best Vacation-Home Places in America
How Springs 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 Springs is worth $948,500, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 6.5 times the median household income of $144,836, which is more affordable than 6% of New York towns. Median rent is $3,332 a month. 74.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Springs | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $948,500 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $3,332 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $144,836 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 74.7% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 27.0% | — |
Who lives in Springs
| People | Springs | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.7 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.2% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 14.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.0% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 2.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 27.0% | — |
| Work from home | 25.7% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 20.6 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.1% | 91.1% |
Weather in Springs
July highs average 80.6°F and January lows 23.0°F. About 49.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.8 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 106 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Springs since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 30, 2003.
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 Springs itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Towns near Springs
- Northwest Harbor, NY3.4 mi · 4,637 people · home $1,573,300
- East Hampton North, NY4.3 mi · 5,377 people · home $1,077,000
- East Hampton, NY5.1 mi · 28,385 people · home $1,178,500
- Sag Harbor, NY7.2 mi · 2,772 people · home $1,615,900
- Shelter Island, NY8.7 mi · 3,253 people · home $1,104,300
- Bridgehampton, NY9.8 mi · 2,953 people · home $1,764,800
- Noyack, NY10.4 mi · 4,325 people · home $1,085,500
- Southold, NY11.1 mi · 23,732 people · home $859,300
Springs questions
Is Springs, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Springs scores better for retirees than 80% of New York towns and quieter than 33%. 24.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.7).
How much does a house cost in Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Springs is valued at $948,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $144,836, so homes cost about 6.5 times income. Median rent is $3,332 a month.
What is the weather like in Springs?
July highs average 80.6°F and January lows 23.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.8 inches of precipitation a year and 26.8 inches of snow.
Does Springs get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Springs in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)