Living in Fishers Island, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fishers Island · Census data 2020–2024
Fishers Island has 72 residents with a median age of 46.6. The median household income is $98,125 (14% higher than the New York median).
Fishers Island is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fishers Island at a glance
- Population
- 72
- Median age
- 46.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $98,125State: $85,974
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40%
Is Fishers Island a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the New York median.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Fishers Island median household income
The median household income in Fishers Island is $98,125 and the income per person is $38,711. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Fishers Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 80
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 73.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.33
73.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fishers Island has many vacation and second homes.
Fishers Island demographics
- Population
- 72
- Median age
- 46.6
- Under 18
- 9.7%
- 65 and older
- 30.6%
- Households
- 21
- Foreign-born
- 27.8%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fishers Island ›
Education in Fishers Island
40% of adults 25 and older in Fishers Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 29.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fishers Island
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 33 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 37.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 35.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Fishers Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishers Island | 72 | $98,125 | — | — |
| Groton Long Point | 546 | $172,500 | $969,600 | $2,295 |
| Noank | 1,859 | $143,583 | $531,900 | $978 |
| Poquonock Bridge | 1,105 | $36,940 | $220,300 | $1,403 |
| Groton | 9,490 | $79,577 | $306,600 | $1,250 |
| Mystic | 4,483 | $152,559 | $538,800 | $1,993 |
| Long Hill | 4,399 | $84,201 | $175,600 | $1,722 |
| Stonington | 934 | $109,167 | $879,800 | $1,488 |
| New London | 27,625 | $59,098 | $253,300 | $1,340 |
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What is the median household income in Fishers Island, NY?
The median household income in Fishers Island is $98,125, 14% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Fishers Island, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the New York median. Minuses: unemployment of 7.5%.
What is the median age in Fishers Island?
The median age in Fishers Island is 46.6 years (New York: 39.8).
What is the unemployment rate in Fishers Island?
The unemployment rate in Fishers Island is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fishers Island?
40% of adults in Fishers Island have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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