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Central Islip, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
37,751 Population 5,272/sq mi density
$110,166 Median Income $33,129 per capita
$405,000 Home Value $561,606 Zillow
$2,106 Median Rent 40.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
22 Violent Crime/100K 356 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$110,166 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$405,000 home value, $2,106/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
22 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Central Islip, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$110,166
47% above
$33,129 per capita
Home Value
$405,000
44% above
Zillow: $561,606
Median Rent
$2,106/mo
81% above
40.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
94% below
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
45% below
76.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
147%
Home Value
144%
Rent
181%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Central Islip a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 3.7% (3% 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 $561,606. 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.

Safety & Crime

Central Islip reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 356/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population37,751
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density5,272/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$110,166
Per Capita$33,129
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489

Housing

A+
Home Value$405,000
Rent$2,106
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$561,606
Housing Units10,544
Rent Burden40.6%

Crime

F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI36 (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.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.