Median Age
57 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 22% of Residents
Under 20
14%
Over 65
32%
Fire Island
Fire Island, NY Area Guide
New York’s island oasis
Coastal
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Resort
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Relaxed
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Pedestrian-Friendly
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Adventure
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Fire Island is a resort town with a tranquil atmosphere and scenic setting that draws in seasoned residents and newcomers alike. Manhattan is only 50 miles from Fire Island, making it the perfect escape from the big city. Getting to the barrier island via the Fire Island Ferry Service is most popular. While the Robert Moses Causeway connects the island to the mainland, you’ll have to ditch your car after crossing over the Fire Island Inlet Bridge. Cars, unless allowed by permit during the winter months, are banned throughout Fire Island. Biking and walking are the preferred method of travel. Wagons have become somewhat of a mascot of this beachy locale. Fire Island provides over 31 miles of laid-back fun through beaches, wetlands, and historical landmarks. After a day of adventures, check out one of the many local restaurants and stores that are adored by Fire Island residents. Whether you’re looking for a summer home or committing to the full-time beach life, Fire Island has a collection of lavish single-family homes that almost every renter will love.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$83,654
Average: $106,889
Education
85
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
225
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fire Island has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Getting Around
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Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Brookside County Park
- Long Island Maritime Museum
- Long Island Environmental Interpretive Center
- Heckscher State Park
- Fire Island National Seashore
Airports
- Long Island MacArthur
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.