Shelter Island Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
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
3,279 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
56.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$128,976 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,031,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,060 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,023 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.3% 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 8 31
Feb 2 8 33
Mar 4 4 39
Apr 4 1 48
May 2 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 2 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 4 1 46
Dec 4 4 36

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Shelter Island School
1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Greenport Elementary School
4 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Greenport High School
4 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Sag Harbor Elementary School
5 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Mitchell College
22 miles, NE • 1.4 star
University of Connecticut-Avery Point
22 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Hospitals

Peconic Bay Medical Center
21 miles, W • 3.2 star
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital
22 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Tweed-New Haven Airport
32 miles, NW • 1 star
Long Island MacArthur Airport
45 miles, W • 1.4 star
Bradley International Airport
63 miles, N • 2.8 star
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