East Quogue is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New York. With a population of 5,557 people and two associated neighborhoods, East Quogue is the 294th largest community in New York.

East Quogue home prices are not only among the most expensive in New York, but East Quogue real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 13.05% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Another notable thing is that East Quogue is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the town’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live.

East Quogue is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, East Quogue’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

East Quogue is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

In East Quogue, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 32.86 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

East Quogue is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 49.15% of adults in East Quogue have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.

The per capita income in East Quogue in 2022 was $65,340, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $261,360 for a family of four. However, East Quogue contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

East Quogue is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call East Quogue home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of East Quogue residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. East Quogue also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 16.65% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in East Quogue include Italian, Irish, German, English, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in East Quogue is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.