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Wall Street Bonuses Fuel 33.6% Surge in Hamptons Real Estate

2/19/2026

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Wall Street bonuses are driving Hamptons real estate, with the median price rising 33.6% last year.
Financiers, accounting for over 50% of buyers, pushed Hamptons sales to $6.2 billion in 2025, up 25.6%.
High-end sales, especially over $20 million, rose 59%.
Essential workers are being priced out of the market.
Bonuses are expected by the end of March, supporting continued growth and all-cash deals.

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Story summary

Wall Street bonuses are driving Hamptons real estate, with the median price rising 33.6% last year.
Financiers, accounting for over 50% of buyers, pushed Hamptons sales to $6.2 billion in 2025, up 25.6%.
High-end sales, especially over $20 million, rose 59%.
Essential workers are being priced out of the market.
Bonuses are expected by the end of March, supporting continued growth and all-cash deals.