Shinnecock Hills, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 8/10
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
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,944 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
64.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$173,523 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$964,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,365 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,909 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.3% 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 3 8 33
Mar 5 5 39
Apr 5 1 49
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 4 1 46
Dec 4 5 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right.

Liberal (51%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Tuckahoe School
2 miles, E • 1.4 star
Hampton Bays High School
3 miles, W • 5 star
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Colleges

St Joseph's College-Long Island
31 miles, W • 3.7 star
Suffolk County Community College
32 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Peconic Bay Medical Center
12 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Long Island Community Hospital
28 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Airports

Tweed-New Haven Airport
34 miles, N • 1 star
Long Island MacArthur Airport
34 miles, W • 1.4 star
Westchester County Airport
67 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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