At a Glance
Median Income
$110,166
$33,129 per capita
Home Value
$405,000
Zillow: $592,710
Median Rent
$2,106/mo
40.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
76.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
11.5% smoking rate
How Central Islip Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Central Islip's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Central Islip a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Central Islip residents earn a median household income of $110,166 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,129. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Central Islip is $405,000 , 44% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $592,710. Median rent is $2,106/month, with 40.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
18.4% of adults in Central Islip hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
76.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Central Islip has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population37,751
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density5,272/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born37.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$110,166
Per Capita$33,129
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A+
Home Value$405,000
Rent$2,106
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$592,710
Housing Units10,544
Rent Burden40.6%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation69 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+76.9%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Central Islip was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
37.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.