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Fishers Island, NY


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Fishers Island, New York

Fishers Island, New York, in Suffolk county, is 43 miles SW of Warwick, Rhode Island (center to center) and 91 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Fishers Island contains a population of approximately 289.

The People and Families of Fishers Island

In Fishers Island, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fishers Island had a median family income of $59,583.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Fishers Island favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Fishers Island Housing

Fishers Island has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 47% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Fishers Island, 71% of commuters drive to work.

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Historic Fishers Island

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Admiral Walker and staff at Fishers Island. 1899 or 1900

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Admiral Walker and staff at Fishers Island. 1899 or 1900

Naval militia at Fisher's Island (Capt. Miller in command) between 1890 and 1894

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