By Vince Sanders
Updated: Aug 19, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Editor
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
869 movers in Sag Harbor
"I was skeptical to go with Gentle Movers after reading the views but then realized that some were from Florida and other states. I then realized that there are Gentle Movers with different logos in many there states. I went with Gentle Movers be..."
"If I could give negative stars I would. This company is Burrow House’s white glove delivery provider, and my experience has been anything but “white glove.” On June 16, I scheduled my delivery for June 26 and was assured I would receive a call 24..."
"The worst experience ever. My stuff was in their storage for 9 months as I was in the process of moving to another state. Each month I paid $300 for it. When it was finally delivered to my new home, we received a big mess. An expensive coffee tabl..."
"If I could give zero stars, I would. We were assigned Ciao Bella Moving by Safe Ship Moving for our cross country move. I wish we would have done more research regarding both Safe Ship Moving and Ciao Bella Moving prior to our move. Unfortunately,..."
"Move with anyone else - I would wish ABC on my worst enemy. $11k to go from NH to CO resulted in half of our possessions being scratch, dented, broken or destroyed. Take a look at the photos of the incoming van of our boxes, thrown in the pile, ..."
"Absolutely terrible experience. If I could give it a negative rating I would. When they fist packed up my apartment in Boston they tried to add charges after everything was already packed up. Only when I said “ok bring everything back up then” did..."
What to know when moving to Sag Harbor, NY
TL;DR: Sag Harbor at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A highly educated ZIP where 54.5% hold a bachelor's degree and only 17.0% of residents rent.
- The Major Draw:
- Median household income is $126,513, well above the national average.
- The Reality Check:
- Median gross rent is $3,189, which may be high for some budgets.
- Commute:
- Only 5.5% use public transit, indicating a car-dependent area.
- Top Tip:
- Budget for $3,189/month in rent to secure a place here.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median gross rent is $3,189, suggesting a premium housing market.
- Median owner-occupied home value is $1,116,600, highlighting significant home investment.
- 54.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree, contributing to a well-educated community character.
- The poverty rate stands at 3.4%, indicating a relatively affluent population.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
The annual crime rates for New York show that property crime is higher than the national average, while violent crime rates are also elevated.
- Violent crime: 454.9 per 100,000 vs. 325.3 nationally.
- Property crime: 1,816.5 per 100,000 vs. 1,546.9 nationally.
- Notable trend: Homicide rate decreased by 34.5% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for New York).
Weather & Getting Outside
While specific climate data is unavailable, Sag Harbor offers access to various outdoor recreational areas that are highly rated by visitors.
- Orient Beach State Park - 4.7 stars (1,036 reviews)
- Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge - 4.8 stars (777 reviews)
- Parrish Art Museum - 4.5 stars (609 reviews)
- Sagg Main Beach - 4.8 stars (328 reviews)
- Havens Beach - 4.6 stars (230 reviews)
Source: Google Places API.