The village is located on the western part of Fire Island between the Great South Bay and the Atlantic Ocean and between the hamlets of Kismet (to the west) and Fair Harbor (to the east).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.27 square miles (0.7 km²), of which 0.23 square miles (0.6 km²) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²), or 18.04%, is water.
Among other things, Saltaire is known for its great softball league in the summer.
 The village encompasses the widest portion of Fire Island at approximately 0.5 miles (0.80 km).

There are 459 housing units in the community, as well as a Village Hall and Court, general market, Fire House, two churches, and a members yacht club.

Saltaire is the second largest Fire Island community, and it is situated on the widest area on the Fire Island (approximately one-half mile).
Fire Island Ferry service to Saltaire leaves from the Bay Shore Fire Island ferry terminal.

Saltaire, like most of Fire Island's communities, consists of boardwalks, concrete walks, and sand paths.
Not many full-sized cars are found on the roads.
Bicycles are the main form of transportation.
The village is located on the western part of Fire Island between the Great South Bay and the Atlantic Ocean and between the hamlets of Kismet (to the west) and Fair Harbor (to the east).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.27 square miles (0.7 km²), of which 0.23 square miles (0.6 km²) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²), or 18.04%, is water. Among other things, Saltaire is known for its great softball league in the summer.  The village encompasses the widest portion of Fire Island at approximately 0.5 miles (0.80 km).
There are 459 housing units in the community, as well as a Village Hall and Court, general market, Fire House, two churches, and a members yacht club.
Saltaire is the second largest Fire Island community, and it is situated on the widest area on the Fire Island (approximately one-half mile). Fire Island Ferry service to Saltaire leaves from the Bay Shore Fire Island ferry terminal.
Saltaire, like most of Fire Island's communities, consists of boardwalks, concrete walks, and sand paths. Not many full-sized cars are found on the roads. Bicycles are the main form of transportation.
Saltaire, New York