Shelter Island is situated between the North and South Forks in Gardiner’s Bay. Only accessible by ferry, this sleepy island is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes on the east end. Forever unspoiled, its residents like it that way and pride themselves in its isolation. There are plenty of bay beaches to explore and some of the best dining in the Hamptons can be found on the island too.
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2,281 people live in Shelter Island, where the median age is 40.6 and the average individual income is $56,722. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Shelter Island, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Greenport Wines and Spirits, Rolling In Dough Pizza, and Black Cat Books.
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| Dining | 4.46 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$$ | 4.59 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.17 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.32 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.7 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.52 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.99 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Shelter Island has 802 households, with an average household size of 2.84. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Shelter Island do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,281 people call Shelter Island home. The population density is 348 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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