2025 HAMPTONS MARKET REVIEW
The Hamptons real estate market continued to impress in 2025, with both the average and median home prices reaching record highs. A third consecutive year of double-digit stock market returns, and record Wall Street bonuses helped fuel demand for luxury properties. These buyers were able to shrug off concerns about global political and financial turmoil, which shows the strength of our market.
Inventory remained at low levels, especially for homes priced under $1 million. This made it difficult for first-time buyers, even as mortgage rates fell in the second half of 2025. Buyers waiting for rates to decline further will likely face rising prices that could negate the benefit of a lower rate and raise their monthly payment
• The number of closings rose 8.5% in 2025 to its highest level since 2022.
• A surge in high-end sales helped push the total dollar volume of transactions 28.8% above 2024’s level, to $6.3 billion.
• The average price reached a record level of $3,681,235, which was 18.7% higher than in 2024.
• The median price also reached a record high, rising 16.1% to $2,197,500.
