Fire Island, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
445 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$90,179 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$608,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,466 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
3.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Suffolk County
1
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Suffolk County
3
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 32
Feb 3 8 34
Mar 4 4 40
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 5 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NY State Senate District 8, NY Assembly District 7, NY
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Schools

Woodhull School
2 miles, E • 3.2 star
Bayview Elementary School
6 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School
6 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Eastern Suffolk BOCES
10 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Ns/Lij Hs Southside Hospital
6 miles, N • 3.2 star
South Oaks Hosp
12 miles, NW
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Airports

Long Island MacArthur Airport
12 miles, NE • 1.4 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
30 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Laguardia Airport
36 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Westchester County Airport
40 miles, N • 1.4 star
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