East Hampton is a somewhat small town located in the state of Connecticut. With a population of 12,960 people and three associated neighborhoods, East Hampton is the 83rd largest community in Connecticut.

Also of interest is that East Hampton has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in East Hampton telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 8.83% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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.

East Hampton 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 Hampton’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

In East Hampton, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 32.99 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

The citizens of East Hampton are very well educated compared to the average community in the nation: 36.21% of adults in East Hampton have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.

The per capita income in East Hampton in 2022 was $50,577, which is middle income relative to Connecticut, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $202,308 for a family of four.

East Hampton is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call East Hampton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of East Hampton residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in East Hampton include Irish, Italian, English, Polish, and German.

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