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Shelter Island Heights, New York

Shelter Island Heights, New York, in Suffolk county, is 33 miles E of West Haven, Connecticut (center to center) and 88 miles E of New York, New York. There are 981 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Shelter Island Heights

In Shelter Island Heights, about 65% of adults are married.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Shelter Island Heights.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shelter Island Heights had a median family income of $76,162. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Shelter Island Heights. Lots of residents of the town prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

Shelter Island Heights folks tended to give their money ($9,850) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Shelter Island Heights Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Shelter Island Heights that were owner-occupied was 92%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Shelter Island Heights housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size.

Commuting

In Shelter Island Heights, 74% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Shelter Island Heights strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyShelter Island Heights Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyShelter Island Heights College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyShelter Island Heights Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyShelter Island Heights Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Shelter Island Heights People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Shelter Island Heights Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Shelter Island Heights, NY

Comparing Shelter Island Heights to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women108
Female Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity52
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income108
People in Middle Class or Better108
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use94
Short Commute Times35
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built79
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Property Taxes15
Affordability of Rents13
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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