Shelter Island, NY
Living in Shelter Island
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute100
Public Transit1
Affordability18
Public Safety94
Airports33
Hospitals48
Colleges98
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools74
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.1kPopulation+759 (2010–19)
32 y Median Age-22 (2010–19)
48%College-Educated+16% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years31%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian3%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Other8%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate25%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree34%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone33%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
13 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K29%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government17%
Private sector62%
Self-employed21%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office10%
Service57%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Worked at home14%
Housing
$778kMedian Home Value-$67k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$114 (2010–19)
36%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached94%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
$100K to $149K4%
$300K to $399K9%
$500K to $749K32%
$750K to $999K43%
$1M to $1.49M12%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene46%
LP gas7%
Utility gas16%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Shelter Island
United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Suffolk County13
Property Crime in Shelter Island
United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Suffolk County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 4 | 8 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 39 | 5 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shelter Island
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding60
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding34
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Shelter Island, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Shelter Island, NY
Colleges
Colleges near Shelter Island, NY
Mitchell College
22 miles, NE
University of Connecticut-Avery Point
22 miles, NE
United States Coast Guard Academy
25 miles, NE
Connecticut College
25 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Shelter Island, NY
Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital
5 miles, NW
Peconic Bay Medical Center
21 miles, W
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital
22 miles, NE
The Connecticut Hospice Inc
31 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Shelter Island, NY
Tweed-New Haven Airport
34 miles, NW
Long Island MacArthur Airport
45 miles, SW
Bradley International Airport
65 miles, N
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
65 miles, NE