At a Glance
Median Income
$90,179
$52,143 per capita
Home Value
$608,500
Zillow: $1,373,705
Median Rent
$1,750/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.0%
79.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Fire Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fire Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fire Island a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fire Island residents earn a median household income of $90,179 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,143. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fire Island is $608,500 , 116% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,373,705. Median rent is $1,750/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Fire Island reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
39.0% of adults in Fire Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
79.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fire Island has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population445
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density49/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,179
Per Capita$52,143
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
C+
Home Value$608,500
Rent$1,750
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$1,373,705
Housing Units2,977
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property785/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation2 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.0%
High School+79.4%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute42 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Fire Island was built in 1964.
10.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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