At a Glance
Median Income
$173,523
$101,873 per capita
Home Value
$964,600
Zillow: $850,471
Bachelor's Degree+
64.7%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
7.0% smoking rate
How Shinnecock Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shinnecock Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shinnecock Hills a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shinnecock Hills residents earn a median household income of $173,523 , which is 131% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $101,873. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,343 business establishments, including 4,024 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shinnecock Hills is $964,600 , 242% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $850,471. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
64.7% of adults in Shinnecock Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shinnecock Hills has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,944
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density689/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$173,523
Per Capita$101,873
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$139,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522
Housing
B+
Home Value$964,600
Rent
Ownership95.5%
Zillow$850,471
Housing Units1,596
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity28.2%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation97 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.7%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+27.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Shinnecock Hills was built in 1989.
12.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
19.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 4,024 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 154 fatal vehicle crashes.