How are homes heated in Shelter Island (community), NY?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Shelter Island (community), used by 66.6% (±19.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
17.1% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±6.0 points)
- Electricity
- 17.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 66.6%
Heating fuel in Shelter Island (community)
| Fuel used most | Shelter Island (community) | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 41.1% | 59.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 66.6% (±19.0 points) | 44.0% | 16.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 17.1% (±15.7 points) | 9.2% | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 16.3% (±13.8 points) | 4.0% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.
In Shelter Island (community), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Suffolk County (44.0%).
It is also higher than in New York (16.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Shelter Island (community), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Suffolk County (9.2%).
It is not measurably different from New York (15.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Shelter Island (community)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelter Island (community) | — | 17.1% (±15.7 points) | — |
| Village of North Haven | 2.4 mi | 1.9% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shelter Island Heights | 3.3 mi | 5.0% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Sag Harbor | 4.2 mi | 10.6% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Greenport | 4.9 mi | 21.3% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northwest Harbor | 4.9 mi | 2.6% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenport West | 5.2 mi | 16.7% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Marion | 5.9 mi | 3.9% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Noyack | 5.9 mi | 5.5% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Suffolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Brookhaven (community) | 75.5% (±9.1 points) |
| 11 | East Shoreham | 69.9% (±5.5 points) |
| 12 | Setauket | 69.8% (±8.1 points) |
| 13 | West Hills | 68.5% (±6.3 points) |
| 14 | Miller Place | 67.3% (±8.0 points) |
| 15 | Center Moriches | 67.2% (±6.2 points) |
| 16 | Shelter Island (community) | 66.6% (±19.0 points) |
| 17 | Aquebogue | 65.8% (±14.9 points) |
| 18 | Wading River | 65.4% (±9.1 points) |
| 19 | Fort Salonga | 64.4% (±6.2 points) |
| 20 | Hampton Bays | 64.3% (±5.7 points) |
| 21 (tie) | North Patchogue | 63.6% (±7.9 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Westhampton | 63.6% (±10.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 112 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Shelter Island (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Shelter Island, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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What is the most common way to heat a home in Shelter Island (community)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Shelter Island (community), used by 66.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Shelter Island (community) heat with oil?
66.6% (±19.0 points) of occupied homes in Shelter Island (community) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Shelter Island (community) have electric heat?
17.1% (±15.7 points) of occupied homes in Shelter Island (community) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Shelter Island CDP, New York (place:66828, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM
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