By Vince Sanders
Updated: Aug 19, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
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Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
869 movers in Sag Harbor
"Service is terrible and quote was a total lie..all our stuff was either damaged or broken and they take no responsibility for it. Showed up late and complained there was too much stuff and it wouldn't fit on the truck. Were very unprofessional. De..."
"WARNING: Don't use this company!! Customer service is NOT a priority!! I was given a quote in writing, agreed on the rate, moving AND delivery dates, and provided my credit card information. After 2 weeks had lapsed I called back to touch base ..."
"2 packers packed negligently on Tuesday June 5 2018. They dumped drawers into boxes. They mislabeled and mixed incompatible items in boxes and mislabeled the boxes' contents and room destinations. 6 movers moved me Wednesday June 6 2018 from a 4B..."
"Their estimate for the job was $1295. The final bill was over $3,000! They made various excuses for the excessive billing, and most of these were untruthful. I made a formal complaint to the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Agency. They did inves..."
"DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY, BIG BIG BIG BIG MISTAKE. THE COMPANY CHAMPION MOVERS ACROSS THE USA. Everything including cost was settled before arrival at my home in Las Vegas, when they came to pick up they doubled the cost and everythin..."
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.