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.

A relatively large number of people in East Quogue telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 10.42% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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.

Because of many things, East Quogue is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making East Quogue a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, East Quogue has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local 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. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

One downside of living in East Quogue, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 32.42 minutes every day commuting to work.

Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to East Quogue, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. East Quogue is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 50.88% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%.

The per capita income in East Quogue in 2022 was $63,707, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $254,828 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 15.94% 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.