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Shelter Island Heights
City in New York, United States
Overview
Shelter Island Heights is a tranquil hamlet set on Shelter Island offering scenic water views, historic architecture, and a quintessential small-town experience. Its relaxed atmosphere, natural beauty, and proximity to beaches make it a beloved retreat for New Yorkers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
—
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.08°, -72.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$4,950
Local Cost
$3,160
Local Income
$4,500
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
11.5°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
1.7°C
Record High
34.7°C
Record Low
-17.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1168 mm
Internet Speed
86 Mbps
Upload
47 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
30
Walk Score
30
Footways
59.0
Airport
HTO
Distance
16 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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