Economy & Jobs — Shelter Island, New York
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $165,734 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$147,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $56,722 |
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| Poverty Rate | 0.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,248 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Transportation | 29.2% |
| Professional | 27.3% |
| Finance Insurance | 13.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 1,462 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 1,357 |
| Physician Offices | 1,141 |
| Law Offices | 1,060 |
| Insurance Agencies | 818 |
| Real Estate Offices | 780 |
| Beauty Salons | 679 |
| Dental Offices | 659 |
| Auto Repair | 657 |
| Coffee Shops | 572 |
| Accounting Firms | 502 |
| Grocery Stores | 411 |
| Child Day Care | 397 |
| Gas Stations | 341 |
| Convenience Stores | 333 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
