Shelter Island

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Shelter Island, NY

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A hidden gem between Long Island’s North and South Forks

Picturesque Upscale Coastal Luxurious Riverside Peaceful Secluded

Nicknamed “the un-Hamptons,” Shelter Island is a peaceful island community situated on the eastern end of Long Island. Shelter Island is only accessible by ferry and sits just five minutes from its bustling neighbor, the Hamptons. Adorned with old-fashioned buildings along tree-lined streets, Shelter Island exudes small-town charm and tranquil luxury in equal measure.

The community’s secluded feel is a part of its allure, despite being within close reach of wine country and the Hamptons. Shelter Island is also roughly a two-hour drive from New York City. Shelter Island’s rental homes generally offer quick access to the community’s many beaches as well as the locally owned shops and restaurants that line Ferry Road.

Transportation

24

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

32

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Shelter Island School

Public

Grades PK-12

174 Students

5
out of 10

Shelter Island School

Public

Grades PK-12

174 Students

5
out of 10

Shelter Island School

Public

Grades PK-12

174 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • East End Seaport Maritime Museum
  • Red House Nature Center
  • Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge
  • Cedar Point County Park
  • Orient Beach State Park

Airports

  • Tweed/New Haven

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.