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Coast Guard Montauk, NY

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Installation overview

USCG Station Montauk

Coast Guard Station

Mission

Coast Guard installation — maritime safety and security missions

Fact sheet
Branch
Coast Guard
Location
Montauk, NY
Nearest city
Montauk, NY
Climate
Humid continental — four seasons, cold snowy winters
Closest airport
Westerly State Airport (WST) · about 20 mi
Closest major airport
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · about 52 mi

Airport distances are straight-line estimates.

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PCS information

Reporting to USCG Station Montauk

Official sources change often, so we link straight to the authoritative page instead of copying details that go out of date.

Links reviewed September 2026 — always confirm details with the official source.

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Housing

Where should home be near USCG Station Montauk?

Pick the path that fits your tour length, family and budget — then browse homes and verified listings.

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Live on basePrivatized and government housing. Check waitlists early and weigh commute and community.Explore
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Rent off baseFlexibility for shorter tours. Compare rent against your BAH and commute times.Explore
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Buy off baseBuild equity with your VA home loan benefit when your time here makes sense.Explore
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Homes near USCG Station Montauk

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Basic Allowance for Housing

Your housing budget at USCG Station Montauk

Sample monthly rates with dependents. Your exact rate depends on rank, dependency status, and the duty-station ZIP code on your orders.

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How far it goes

Typical rent nearby$2,190

Typical rent is the average 2023 Census median gross rent across the nearby towns listed below.

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Sample rates shown for planning only. Links reviewed September 2026 — always confirm details with the official source.

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Neighborhood guide

Where military families live

Towns near USCG Station Montauk with estimated drive times and typical rent.

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Montauk

Montauk, NY is about 2 miles from the installation — roughly a 5-minute drive (estimate).

Drive to base5 min
Typical rent
$2,190/mo
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Napeague

Napeague, NY is about 8 miles from the installation — roughly a 16-minute drive (estimate).

Drive to base16 min
Typical rent
$2,190/mo
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Amagansett

Amagansett, NY is about 12 miles from the installation — roughly a 22-minute drive (estimate).

Drive to base22 min
Typical rent
$2,190/mo
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Springs

Springs, NY is about 12 miles from the installation — roughly a 23-minute drive (estimate).

Drive to base23 min
Typical rent
$2,190/mo
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East Hampton

East Hampton, NY is about 16 miles from the installation — roughly a 30-minute drive (estimate).

Drive to base30 min
Typical rent
$2,190/mo

Rents are 2023 Census median gross rents; county medians are used where town-level figures are unavailable.

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MontaukNapeagueAmagansett
Drive to base (est.)5 min16 min22 min
Median rent$2,190/mo$2,190/mo$2,190/mo

Drive times are straight-line estimates. Rents are 2023 Census median gross rents; some smaller towns use county medians where town figures are unavailable. Town list from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Schools

Schools near USCG Station Montauk

Nearest public schools from the U.S. Department of Education's official directory. Drive times are estimates.

SchoolTypeGradesFrom base
MONTAUK SCHOOL
MONTAUK
ElementaryPK–8 7 min
SPRINGS SCHOOL
EAST HAMPTON
ElementaryPK–8 31 min
AMAGANSETT SCHOOL
AMAGANSETT
ElementaryPK–6 32 min
JOHN M MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
EAST HAMPTON
ElementaryPK–5 41 min
EAST HAMPTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
EAST HAMPTON
Middle6–8 39 min
EAST HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL
EAST HAMPTON
High9–12 40 min
PIERSON MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
SAG HARBOR
High6–12 50 min
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Around the base

What's around USCG Station Montauk

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Arrival guide

Your first days at USCG Station Montauk

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Contacts & family support

Who to call at USCG Station Montauk

Numbers and offices from the official DoD MilitaryINSTALLATIONS directory and Military.com's base guide. Numbers can change — confirm before you visit.

Spouse & partner jobs

Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP)Hundreds of employers committed to hiring military spouses.SECO career coachingFree career coaching and license help for military spouses.Federal jobs near Montauk, NYSearch USAJOBS, including military spouse preference positions.Moving your professional licenseState-by-state rules for transferring a license when you PCS.

Child care

MilitaryChildCare.comJoin the waitlist for base child development centers — do it as soon as you have orders.Child care fee helpFee assistance for off-base care when base care isn't available.Official child care page for this basePrograms, ages and hours from the DoD directory.
Full official directory for USCG Station Montauk on MilitaryINSTALLATIONS
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Moving

Getting your household to USCG Station Montauk

Decide how you'll move, book dates early, and keep the essentials with you.

Links reviewed September 2026 — always confirm details with the official source.

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Your PCS team

Trusted pros who work this base

Military-connected VA loan officers, MRP® realtors, insurance agents and inspectors ready to help you land.

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PCS Battle Buddy™

A personal housing plan for USCG Station Montauk

Tell your Battle Buddy about your family. It weighs Coast Guard data, local schools, neighborhoods and BAH to suggest where to look.

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  • Commute and BAH trade-offs, explained
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Your PCS timeline

From orders to keys — one platform

The phases every family runs when PCSing to USCG Station Montauk. MilitaryPCS follows you through every step.

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    Phase 1

    Orders received

    Save this base, set your report date, and start your PCS binder.

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    Phase 2

    Discover the area

    Explore neighborhoods, schools, off-base life and BAH.

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    Phase 3

    Find housing

    Rent or buy with a VA-savvy team. Military clause protected.

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    Phase 4

    Plan the move

    HHG, PPM, storage and pet transport — all in one checklist.

  5. 05
    Phase 5

    Execute the move

    Track HHG shipments, TLE and en-route lodging.

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    Phase 6

    Land & unpack

    In-processing, utilities, school enrollment, DEERS updates.

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    Phase 7

    Settle in

    Community, spouse employment, kids' activities, healthcare.

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    Ongoing

    Ready for the next PCS

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From the community

Real reviews from families at USCG Station Montauk

Honest takes from spouses and service members who've been through it.

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Installation resources

Official & community links for USCG Station Montauk

Curated in-processing, MWR, family readiness and off-base essentials.

In-processing checklist

Official installation overview, in-processing and reporting instructions.

Family readiness (MFRC/FRG)

Branch family support program for spouses and dependents.

MWR & recreation

Gyms, pools, outdoor rec, tickets and on-base discounts.

Base directory

Main gate, housing office, DEERS/ID card, medical and key phone numbers.

School liaison officer

Enrollment support and school transition help through DoDEA / MCEC.

Spouse employment

MSEP employers, remote work and licensing portability via MySECO.

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