New York · Metropolitan Area
East Islip is a small city in New York with a population of 13,687. Residents earn $146,890 per year, which is 95% above the national average.
Based on current data, East Islip receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. East Islip stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in East Islip is $146,890, which is significantly higher than the national average — 95% above $75,149. This places East Islip among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in East Islip is $577,600, making it a premium housing market at 105% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,202 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
East Islip experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 84.2% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.8% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $146,890 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $61,339 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,489 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,155 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 56,397 |
| County GDP | $130,222M |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Healthcare | 6,152 |
| Retail | 5,602 |
| Manufacturing | 820 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.70% |
| Commute Time | 31.0 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |
| Census Median | $577,600 |
| 105% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $700,705 |
| Median List Price | $799,000 |
| Median List Price | $799,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $417 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,202 |
| 89% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.70% |
| Obesity | 28.7% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.4% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% |
| Depression | 18.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.4% |
| Premature Death | 4,800/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.9 inches |
| 31% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,465/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7262°N, 73.1873°W |
| County FIPS | 36059 |
Winner: Republican by 4.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.3% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,465/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Retail Stores | 5,602 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 31.0 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |