New York · Metropolitan Area
Shinnecock Hills is a small town in New York with a population of 1,944. Residents earn $173,523 per year, which is 131% above the national average.
Based on current data, Shinnecock Hills receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Shinnecock Hills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Shinnecock Hills is $173,523, which is significantly higher than the national average — 131% above $75,149. This places Shinnecock Hills among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Shinnecock Hills is $964,600, making it a premium housing market at 242% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Shinnecock Hills is a highly educated community — 64.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Shinnecock Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches, including 26.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 64.5% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 35.5% |
| 165% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $173,523 |
| 131% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $101,873 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,522 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $113,245 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 56,343 |
| County GDP | $139,014M |
| Restaurants | 4,024 |
| Healthcare | 5,146 |
| Retail | 6,106 |
| Manufacturing | 1,670 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,682 |
| 262% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.31% |
| Commute Time | 29.3 min |
| Work from Home | 19.0% |
| Census Median | $964,600 |
| 242% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,682 |
| 262% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.31% |
| Obesity | 28.2% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.4% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.4% |
| Depression | 15.6% |
| Mental Distress | 13.5% |
| Physical Distress | 9.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 81.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,453/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 154 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.8 inches |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 97 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 689/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8886°N, 72.4528°W |
| County FIPS | 36103 |
Winner: Republican by 10 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 64.7% |
| 92% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 689/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 65 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,146 |
| Restaurants | 4,024 |
| Retail Stores | 6,106 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 154 |
| Avg Commute | 29.3 min |
| Work from Home | 19.0% |