Median Age
53 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
17%
Over 65
31%
Shelter Island, NY
Area Guide
A hidden gem between Long Island’s North and South Forks
Picturesque
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Upscale
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Coastal
Nicknamed “the un-Hamptons,” Shelter Island is a peaceful island community situated on the eastern end of Long Island. Shelter Island is only accessible by ferry and sits just five minutes from its bustling neighbor, the Hamptons. Adorned with old-fashioned buildings along tree-lined streets, Shelter Island exudes small-town charm and tranquil luxury in equal measure.
The community’s secluded feel is a part of its allure, despite being within close reach of wine country and the Hamptons. Shelter Island is also roughly a two-hour drive from New York City. Shelter Island’s rental homes generally offer quick access to the community’s many beaches as well as the locally owned shops and restaurants that line Ferry Road.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$132,908
Average: $148,267
Education
770
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
775
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Shelter Island has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Shelter Island, NY is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-12
183 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
183 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
183 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- East End Seaport Maritime Museum
- Red House Nature Center
- Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge
- Cedar Point County Park
- Orient Beach State Park
Airports
- Tweed/New Haven
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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 June 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.