At a Glance
Median Income
$51,964
$35,883 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
39.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
8.4% smoking rate
How Fishers Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fishers Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fishers Island a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fishers Island residents earn a median household income of $51,964 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,883. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,814 business establishments, including 466 restaurants.
Education
39.5% of adults in Fishers Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fishers Island has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population53
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Foreign Born32.1%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,964
Per Capita$35,883
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership17.6%
Zillow$1,958,052
Housing Units253
Rent Burden15.0%
Health
Obesity27.2%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,474/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation16 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Fishers Island was built in 1960.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.3% of the population has a disability.
32.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 466 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.