At a Glance
Median Income
$146,890
$61,339 per capita
Home Value
$577,600
Zillow: $700,705
Median Rent
$2,202/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.3%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How East Islip Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Islip's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Islip a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Islip residents earn a median household income of $146,890 , which is 95% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,339. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% 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 East Islip is $577,600 , 105% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $700,705. Median rent is $2,202/month, with 51.0% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
East 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
38.3% of adults in East Islip hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East 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 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population13,687
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density3,465/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$146,890
Per Capita$61,339
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$577,600
Rent$2,202
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$700,705
Housing Units4,882
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation15 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.3%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+16.3%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in East Islip was built in 1958.
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.
10.1% 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.