Water Mill, New York
Water Mill is a community of 2,764 people in Suffolk County, New York.
Why visit Water Mill
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 9 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include The Watermill Center, Parrish Art Museum, Water Mill Museum and Watermill Beach.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 23°F, and about 27 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Water Mill
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Water Mill
Water Mill is a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP) within the Town of Southampton on Long Island in Suffolk County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Water Mill had a population of 2,506. Its ZIP Code is 11976.
From the Wikipedia article Water Mill, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
The Watermill Center
Cinema and theater · 0.9 mi
Center for arts and the humanities
Museums and landmarks18
Parrish Art Museum
Museum · 1.4 mi
Art museum formerly in Southampton, now in Water Mill, New York
279 Montauk Highway, Water Mill
Balcastle
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Beebe Windmill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Windmill in Bridgehampton, New York, United States
Capt. C. Goodale House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
James L. Breese House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Nathaniel Rogers House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Bridgehampton, New York, listed on the NRHP
Rosemary Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Sagaponack Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Southampton Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Water Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Water mill in New York, US
Wickapogue Road Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes9
Hampton Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.0 mi
749 County Road 39A, Water Mill
Mo-Su 06:00-17:00
Hampton Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
869 Montauk Highway, Water Mill
Sabrosa Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
1152 Montauk Highway, Water Mill
History
In 1644, England gave Edward Howell 40 acres (16 ha) of land near the new settlement of Southampton to build a mill for settlers to grind their grain into meal. It became a landmark, and people began referring to other settlements that popped up as "east or west of the watermill." By the 1800s, the area was known as Water Mills and was later changed to Water Mill. Howell's Water Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Today, the hamlet boasts its status as the only settlement on the South Fork of Long Island with both a functioning watermill and windmill. Both the Watermill (ref#83004175) and the James Corwith gristmill (ref#78001919) are landmarked in the NRHP. Today Water Mill is a resort community of beautiful beaches, farms and mega mansions. Celebrities and public figures such as Richard Gere, Jennifer Lopez, Matt Lauer, Senator Frank Lautenberg, Steven Schwartzman and Bruce Blakeman own homes or have vacationed there. Louise Fitzhugh's young adult novel The Long Secret takes place in Water Mill.
In November 2012 the Parrish Art Museum opened in Water Mill after relocating from Southampton where it was founded in 1898.
From the History section of Water Mill, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Bridgehampton Inn & Restaurant
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
2266 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton
Topping Rose House
Motel and hotel · 2.9 mi
1 Bridgehampton Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton
Churches and places of worship2
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.2 mi
675 Scuttle Hole Road, Water Mill
Shopping4
Water Mill Building Supply
Hardware store · 0.4 mi
1110 Montauk Highway, Water Mill
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Ross Institute Lower School / Hampton Day at the Mariss Ctr
School · 2.7 mi
699 Butter Lane, Bridgehampton
Map of Water Mill
69 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 23°F | 4.0 in | 7.2 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 24°F | 3.6 in | 8.6 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 30°F | 4.9 in | 6.0 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 38°F | 4.3 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 65°F | 47°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 57°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 64°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 62°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 56°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 45°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 36°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 28°F | 5.0 in | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bridgehampton Hcn (3 mi away), 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, 6 miles away.
- Bridgehampton 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- North Sea 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Southampton 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Noyack 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Tuckahoe 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Shinnecock Hills 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Sag Harbor 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- East Hampton 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- East Hampton North 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Hampton Bays 10 mi southwest, about 15 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
- Watermill-first, Roger Rowlett, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 1953 Packard Caribbean convertible, Water Mill, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Parrish Art Museum, Americasroof, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rosemary Lodge; Water Mill, New York, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Balcastle-sh, Americasroof ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Breese House; 155 Hill Road; Southampton, New York, Americasroof ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wickapogue1, Americasroof ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Agwam-park, Americasroof ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- BeebeWindmill, Unknown author, Public domain
- Watermill-ny1, Americasroof ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sagaponack-historic, Americasroof, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nathaniel-rogers-house, Americasroof ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- 300hampton-road, Americasroof ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Watermill-convent, Roger Rowlett, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Southampton-north-train, Americasroof ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- OL WMC 2018, 0wl464, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Roman Catholic Church (Southampton, New York) 001, Leonard J. DeFrancisci, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dia Bridgehampton 10, Found5dollar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1992 Nissan Caravan Limousine EXC 2.7DT-i 4WD, front left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1993 Honda Today Associe Gi, interior, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1993 Honda Today Associe Gi, rear right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1993 Honda Today Associe Gi, front right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- At Long Island 2023 245, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1988 Ferrari Mondial 3.2 Cabriolet in Red, front right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1988 Ferrari Mondial 3.2 Cabriolet in Red, rear right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- At Long Island 2023 247, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- At Long Island 2023 246, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- At Long Island 2023 248, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corwith Windmill 20241006 095658, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corwith Windmill 20200828 063642, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corwith Windmill 20200828 063520, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corwith Windmill 20180913 144542, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- At Long Island 2023 266, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- At Long Island 2023 264, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe Woody (rear left), Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- At Long Island 2023 265, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe Woody (front left), Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- At Long Island 2023 262, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- At Long Island 2023 263, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- At Long Island 2023 261, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
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