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Westhampton Beach, New York · ZIP 11978

Westhampton Beach — ZIP 11978

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Westhampton Beach (11978) scores 88/100 — Excellent for New York. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $1.68M.

88OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

A-Excellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share7%
Property crime share93%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index80/100
Avg math proficiency69%
Avg reading proficiency69%
Schools nearby3

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index15/100
Typical home value$1.68M

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$1.68M

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 4 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,929

Violent Crime

141

Property Crime

1,788

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Suffolk County, New York (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
WESTHAMPTON BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL09–12970
90%
87%
WESTHAMPTON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08357
64%
67%
WESTHAMPTON BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05298
52%
52%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

4,376

Median Income

$125K

Homeownership

88%

Median Age

45.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 11978 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 11978 has a school score of 80/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 11978 is approximately $1.68M. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 11978 in Westhampton Beach has an overall NeighborScore of 88/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.