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
"Central Moving Systems is affiliated with United Van Lines. I scheduled an estimate and they didn't confirm so I called to confirm and was told that they didn't have an appointment for me. Then the guy showed up at my door. He left information for..."
"The day before the pick-up date no one called with a pick-up time, I was unable to reach dispatch but eventually got in contact with Lori Bellavance who told me dispatch must have forgotten to call but they would be there the the following afterno..."
"Mike O'Connor is an excellent salesman. Very good at his job, very friendly and so is his staff UNTIL you have a problem. With that said, he will tell you "anything" you want to hear to get your business. I'm currently going into arbitration with ..."
"We first contacted Arnoff Moving over a month before our move. Our consultant, Dave, did a walk through and provided an estimate, promising that all items could be moved and that they would be able to meet our date deadline for pick up. We had lar..."
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.