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
"Move from central TX to MA. The movers showed up and tell us that the estimate they were given by Road Runner was WAY under and we had twice as much. Mind you, we counted every box and piece of furnitureand sent pictures. So, their math was WAY of..."
"The man that assembled my bed had no idea how to handle a screwdriver. He put about a dozen or so noticeable Nick's on the top of my bed frame. Some are deep enough to need wood filler. I also noticed that he only put approximately half the screws..."
"If I could give this company less than one star I absolutely would. The movers were hired by Town and country as sub contractors and I will say they were great. It was the owner of Town and Country that was terrible. I originally went on a website..."
"Move Smart Management LLC has been terrible to work with. We had a move where the movers damaged multiple pieces of furniture. We bought a move insurance plan that covered up to $50,000 in damage. When we filed the claim Teresa Cappuccio was extre..."
"Facts: ALL MY SONS OF BOSTON caused me to lose $55,271 [they caused $45,115 of damages to my family’s household goods(HHGs) & demanded $10,156 of unjust enrichment (ALL MY SONS OF BOSTON demanded full payment of my Binding estimate [$20,415] even ..."
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.