Fire Island, NY
Living in Fire Island
Bikeability63
Walkability33
Commute30
Public Transit15
Affordability2
Public Safety94
Airports67
Hospitals12
Colleges99
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools37
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
293Population+29 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated-16% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate20%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$107kMedian Household Income+$43k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K4%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more17%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector77%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military5%
Sales and office14%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$475kMedian Home Value+$96k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$1k (2010–19)
3%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196927%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$100K to $149K5%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K21%
$500K to $749K31%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M13%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene23%
Utility gas54%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fire Island
United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Suffolk County13
Property Crime in Fire Island
United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Suffolk County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fire Island
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding67
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding47
Hurricane Force Winds4
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fire Island, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fire Island, NY
Bridges Academy (The)
6 miles, NW
St John the Baptist Diocesan High School
6 miles, NW
St Patrick School
6 miles, NW
St Mary School
6 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Fire Island, NY
St Joseph's College-Long Island
13 miles, NE
Five Towns College
14 miles, NW
Farmingdale State College
14 miles, NW
Stony Brook University
20 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fire Island, NY
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
6 miles, NW
Ns/Lij Hs Southside Hospital
6 miles, N
Brunswick Psych Center
12 miles, W
South Oaks Hosp
12 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Fire Island, NY
Long Island MacArthur Airport
12 miles, NE
John F Kennedy International Airport
30 miles, W
Laguardia Airport
36 miles, W
Westchester County Airport
40 miles, NW