The population and steets of the city of Shelter Island Heights are estimated to be 1,493 people. The median household income is $116,579, making this city more affordable for renters than other communities on Long Island. However, the percentage of renter-occupied housing units in Shelter Island Heights is higher than that of neighboring communities in New York. As a result, the housing affordability of Shelter Island Heights is a concern.
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The shelters are not just temporary shelters. The Exodus Transitional Community (ETC), a social services provider for the criminal justice system, has provided temporary housing in hotels for over 800 formerly incarcerated people. And now, the city is developing two public housing shelters for people with criminal records. These shelters will house approximately one hundred and seventy people at any given time. As a result of these initiatives, the city is now focusing significant money on affordable housing. The executive budget of Mayor Adams includes $5 billion for NYCHA.
The growth in the city's population has supported economic gains. Employment, median income and businesses have improved over the citywide averages since 2010, but some neighborhoods lag behind the citywide averages. Child and household poverty rates are higher than the citywide averages. The overall growth rate has been modest, but the city's residents are happy with their new homes and are happy to stay here. So what are people looking for in this city?