HAMPTONS HOME PRICES HIT RECORD AS SUMMER RENTALS FILL FAST Hamptons home prices hit a record in the fourth quarter, driven by Wall Street bonuses and tech wealth, according to Douglas Elliman and Miller Samuel. The median sale price jumped 34% to $2.34 million, while the average rose to $3.76 million. Sales above $5 million reached a record 82. Brokers say cash-rich buyers are dominating the high end, while lower-priced homes remain under pressure from high interest rates. Inventory is tight, especially for luxury oceanfront properties, and summer rentals for 2026 are already filling quickly. Some waterfront homes are renting for close to $1 million, with demand coming from New York, Florida transplants, and California buyers.