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.

A relatively large number of people in East Quogue telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 13.05% 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.

Another notable thing is that East Quogue is an extremely popular vacation destination. A significant portion of the population is seasonal. During the vacation season, the town experiences a large influx of people who take up residence in second homes they own in the area. As the vacation season ends, the population drops again, leaving behind a substantially quieter and smaller town.

Because of many things, East Quogue is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, East Quogue really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is East Quogue perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.

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.

The education level of East Quogue ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in East Quogue, 49.15% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.

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.