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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Aaliyah Wright

Living in Central Islip -the reality

Random thought, I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $110,166 in Central Islip. The median home value here is around $405,000, which is pretty steep. With a population of 37,751, Central Islip is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $405,000 on average. Rent is about ...

15 replies 1 upvotes living
Leah Thompson

Biggest downsides of living in Central Islip?

Been meaning to ask this. I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a smaller city city with about 37,751 people. Homes are going for about $405,000 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thoughts? There's a real sens...

10 replies 30 upvotes best-worst
nyc_mia

Affordable areas near Central Islip?

Hey everyone, You can expect to pay around $2,106 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

11 replies 27 upvotes housing
Maverick Johnson

Dog-friendly places in Central Islip?

Alright, My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 6.0%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 37,751 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, n...

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Leah Thompson

Couple moving to Central Islip from out of state

Been living here since 2007. With a population of 37,751, Central Islip is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 6.0%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Anyone in a similar situation? Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a hu...

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Everett Martin

Couple moving to Central Islip from out of state

Longtime lurker here, My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $110,166 in Central Islip. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot...

3 replies 24 upvotes moving
Everly C.

Things Central Islip needs to improve

Hey everyone, I'm originally from Cincinnati and Crime rate is something to consider -Central Islip sits at 22.0 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Does this match...

3 replies 28 upvotes best-worst
Naomi

Biggest downsides of living in Central Islip?

Been meaning to ask this. Just moved here 11 months ago and The median home value here is around $405,000, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singl...

4 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Evan Cook

Co-working spaces in Central Islip?

Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and Median household income is $110,166, which feels pretty solid for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Does this match your experience? The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a...

24 replies 16 upvotes jobs
Naomi

Is it worth buying in Central Islip?

Does this match your experience? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

1 replies 3 upvotes housing
Lydia Howard

Rent vs buy in Central Islip -what makes sense?

I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Piper A.

Best areas to explore in Central Islip?

Random thought, Would love some local perspective. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

5 replies 26 upvotes qa
Emilia Nelson

Best hidden gems in Central Islip

Alright, I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $2,106 for rent here. With a population of 37,751, Central Islip is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $110,166 in Central Islip. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Has an...

1 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
Emily Cook

Working in Central Islip -salaries realistic?

I'm single, late 40s, and The median home value here is around $405,000, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Should I be concerned? Thanks! Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a gr...

2 replies 18 upvotes jobs
Everett Martin

Is Central Islip getting better or worse?

Hey, I'm retired and There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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