East Quogue is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New York. With a population of 5,557 people and two associated neighborhoods, East Quogue is the 294th largest community in New York. East Quogue home prices are not only among the most expensive in New York, but East Quogue real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, East Quogue is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, East Quogue is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in East Quogue who work in teaching (15.84%), sales jobs (11.14%), and management occupations (11.10%). One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 13.05% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Another notable thing is that East Quogue is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, East Quogue’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live. East Quogue is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, East Quogue’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. East Quogue is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery. One downside of living in East Quogue is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In East Quogue, the average commute to work is 32.86 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. The education level of East Quogue ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in East Quogue, 49.15% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree. The per capita income in East Quogue in 2022 was $65,340, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $261,360 for a family of four. However, East Quogue contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. East Quogue is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call East Quogue home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of East Quogue residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. East Quogue also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 16.65% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in East Quogue include Italian, Irish, German, English, and Polish. The most common language spoken in East Quogue is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
