Fishers Island, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
53 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,964 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
26.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$869,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$957 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,061 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
1.8% 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 4 11 27
Feb 2 10 30
Mar 5 5 36
Apr 5 2 47
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 5 2 42
Dec 4 8 32

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, NY State Senate District 1, NY Assembly District 1, NY
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Schools

Fishers Island School
2 miles, W • 4.1 star
Robert E Fitch High School
5 miles, N • 3.7 star
Carl C Cutler Middle School
6 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Cortiva Institute-Groton
6 miles, N • 1.4 star
Mitchell College
7 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Lawrence & Memorial Hospital
7 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Westerly Hospital
11 miles, E • 4.1 star
William W Backus Hospital
20 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Theodore Francis Green State Airport
43 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
46 miles, W • 1 star
Bradley International Airport
58 miles, N • 2.8 star
Long Island MacArthur Airport
66 miles, W • 1.4 star
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