Long Island, New York — Nassau & Suffolk Counties
Suffolk County · Town

Town of Shelter Island

The Town of Shelter Island is a unique island community nestled between the North and South Forks of Long Island, accessible only by ferry. Nearly one-third of the island is protected as the Mashomack Preserve. With a small year-round population that swells in summer, Shelter Island maintains a quiet, rural character distinct from the rest of Suffolk County.

Quick Facts

Population
~2,500
Area
12 sq mi
Town Seat
Shelter Island
Incorporated
1730

Town Supervisor & Executive

Chief executive of the town government

Town Board

Legislative body of the town

Administrative Officials

Elected administrative roles

Communities & Hamlets

Villages, hamlets, and neighborhoods within Town of Shelter Island

Shelter IslandShelter Island HeightsDering Harbor