Long Island
Montauk, New York
Montauk is a hamlet — a community without a village government of its own — in Suffolk County, part of New York's Long Island region, with about 4,300 residents at the 2020 census.
Whether you're moving in or you've been here for years, the checks that matter most are the school district, the assessment and STAR, and — outside the cities — the well, the septic, and the flood map.
- Type
- Hamlet (CDP)
- County
- Suffolk
- Region
- Long Island
- Population (2020)
- 4,318
Local Almanac
Notes in and around Montauk
Short, sourced notes tied to this place, its county, or nearby communities.
This place · History & Culture
Montauk Point Lighthouse, ordered by George Washington
At the very tip of Long Island stands Montauk Point Lighthouse, set in motion by President George Washington in 1792 and still shining today.
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East Hampton Holds Both Common and Point
East Hampton's place identity runs from a 1648 village common pattern to Montauk's Atlantic and Block Island Sound edge.
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East Hampton's Springs Art Story Has a House You Can Visit
The Pollock-Krasner House gives East Hampton a specific Springs landmark for understanding the town's modern art identity.
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East Hampton's Ocean Beaches and How to Park at Them
East Hampton Village beach lots need a village permit from May 15 to September 15. Town permits do not work at Main Beach or the other village beaches.
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Long Island Evacuation Zones and Flood Zones Are Different Checks
For Long Island coastal homes, check both local storm-surge evacuation tools and FEMA flood maps; they answer different questions.
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LongHouse gives East Hampton a garden-and-art identity
LongHouse adds East Hampton Color through art, gardens, and a cultural landscape that is quieter than the beach economy.
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Guild Hall Keeps East Hampton's Village Arts Story Public
Guild Hall gives East Hampton Village a long-running public arts, theater, and exhibition address.
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Suffolk Outer Beach Driving Is a Permit-and-Equipment Trip
Suffolk's outer beach access depends on a 4x4 permit, required vehicle documents, required safety equipment, and changing beach conditions.
Read this note ->Nearby · Rules & Licenses
East Hampton rentals need the town registration route checked early
East Hampton’s rental registry process gives owners a local step to verify before advertising or handing keys to tenants.
Read this note ->Property tax snapshot
About $3–$27 per $1,000 in Suffolk County
Combined full-value rate — county + town/city + school district, per $1,000 of market value (FY2025). On a $300,000 home that's about $800–$8,201 a year before the STAR break. A hamlet has no government of its own — it's taxed at the rates of the town it sits in.
A planning estimate, not a bill. Your exact rate depends on your school district and any village. Confirm with the assessor.
Statewide links
Statewide starting points.
Good to know
- • Your assessed value usually isn't your market value — ask for the equalization rate.
- • Register for STAR; new applicants generally receive a credit instead of an automatic exemption on the bill.
- • Outside the cities, check the well, the septic, and the FEMA flood map before you buy.
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Tax rates: NYS Dept of Taxation & Finance (ORPTS), Real Property Tax Rates and Levy Data by Municipality, data.ny.gov dataset iq85-sdzs. (FY2025). Population: U.S. Census 2020. Reviewed June 2026. Source data ->
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