Greenport, New York
Greenport is a village of 2,574 people in Suffolk County, New York, founded in 1682.
Why visit Greenport
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 23 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Orient Long Beach Bar Light, Greenport Theatre, Brecknock Hall and Congregation Tifereth Israel Synagogue.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; February lows average 25°F.
Weather in Greenport
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Greenport
Greenport is a village in New York's Suffolk County, on the North Fork of Long Island. It is located within the Town of Southold and is the only incorporated community in the town. The population was 2,197 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Greenport, Suffolk County, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Orient Long Beach Bar Light
Lighthouse · 3.2 mi
Lighthouse in New York, United States
Museums and landmarks16
Brecknock Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
31 Sandpiper Lane, Greenport West
Congregation Tifereth Israel Synagogue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Synagogue in Greenport, Suffolk County, New York, USA
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Fire Fighter
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
New York City fireboat
Greenport
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Long Island Rail Road station
Greenport Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in New York, United States
James Havens Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Shelter Island Country Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic country club located at Shelter Island in Suffolk County, New York, United States
Shelter Island Heights Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district located at Shelter Island Heights in Suffolk County, New York, United States
Sylvester Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic estate in Shelter Island, New York state, USA
Camp Quinipet
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Shelter Island Windmill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
East End Seaport Maritime Museum
Museum
100 3rd Street, Greenport
Sa,Su 11:00-16:00
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
Safe Harbor Stirling
Marina and boat launch · 0.8 mi
1410 Manhasset Avenue, Greenport
Mo-Su 07:30-16:00
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes23
Hellenic
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
Greek restaurant; serves breakfast
5145 Main Road, East Marion
Mo-Sa 08:00-21:30; Su 07:00-23:30
Pip's Cafe and Provisions
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
216 Main Street, Village of Greenport
Mo-Su 07:30-18:00
Bruce's Cheese Emporium & Cafe
Cafe · 0.4 mi
208 Main Street, Greenport
Th-Mo 09:00-14:30
Sweet Tomato's
Restaurant · Italian · 1.5 mi
15 Grand Avenue, Shelter Island Heights
The Coronet Luncheonette
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
2 Front Street, Greenport
Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa,Su 07:00-16:00
Greenport Creamery
Ice cream · 0.4 mi
Th,Su-Tu 12:00-19:00; We 12:00-18:00; Fr 12:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-23:00
11 more on the map.
History
Greenport was first settled in 1682 and incorporated in 1838. Greenport was once a whaling and ship building village, and since 1844, has been the eastern terminal station on the north fork for the Long Island Rail Road.
During Prohibition, rum running and speakeasies became a significant part of Greenport's economy. Greenport's residents knew the waters well and could outrun the coastguard. Restaurants on the east end, including Claudio's in Greenport, served the illegal booze. Many of the village's older structures are included in the Greenport Village Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
From the History section of Greenport, Suffolk County, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay16
Sterling Harbor House B & B
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
125 Sterling Street, Greenport
The Coffey House Bed & Breakfast
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
5705 Main Road, East Marion
Churches and places of worship12
Manhanset Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Clinton Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal Zion · 0.4 mi
614 3rd Street, Greenport
Saint Agnes Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
515 Front Street, Greenport
Shopping8
Jack's Marine
Hardware store · 1.5 mi
188 North Ferry Road, Shelter Island Heights
Hommel Plumbing and Heating Supply
Hardware store · 0.4 mi
401 Main Street, Village of Greenport
Riverhead Building Supply
Hardware store · 0.4 mi
74500 Main Road, Greenport West
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare3
Map of Greenport
105 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 25°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 25°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 32°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 42°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 65°F | 49°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 60°F | 3.8 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 67°F | 3.1 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 67°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 60°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 50°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 41°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 32°F | 4.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Orient Pt Sp (6 mi away), rain and snow from Mattituck, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Suffolk County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-21: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-25: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-15: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
East Hampton Airport (HTO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Greenport West 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- East Marion 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Shelter Island Heights 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Orient 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Cutchogue 8 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Bridgehampton 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- East Hampton North 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Westbrook Center 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Old Saybrook Center 13 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Saybrook Manor 13 mi north, about 20 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- At Greenport, Long Island 2025 044, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- At Greenport, Long Island 2025 046, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- At Greenport, Long Island 2025 045, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from Greenport, Long Island, New York - Large Letter Postcard (8877372712), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Townsend house at Greenport (3989883909), New York Public Library, No restrictions
- At Greenport, Long Island 2025 075, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- At Greenport, Long Island 2025 047, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
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- At Greenport, Long Island 2025 050, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenport Theatre, PaigePhault, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- 18.05.25 Greenport, NY 412 (54570754733), Phil Richards from London, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- At Greenport, Long Island 2025 060, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- At Greenport, Long Island 2025 064, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- At Greenport, Long Island 2025 062, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
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- At Greenport, Long Island 2025 063, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- At Greenport, Long Island 2025 074, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- At Greenport, Long Island 2025 065, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- LIRR Greenport line traintrack end, Moodygamer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- At Greenport, Long Island 2025 073, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- LIRR Greenport facing west, Moodygamer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- At Greenport, Long Island 2025 072, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- At Greenport, Long Island 2025 066, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
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- At Greenport, Long Island 2025 069, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- At Greenport, Long Island 2025 070, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Breaknock-hall, Americasroof, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fire Fighter ship, Long Island 2018 02, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
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