At a Glance
Median Income
$104,657
$49,264 per capita
Home Value
$529,000
Zillow: $728,166
Median Rent
$2,092/mo
45.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Island Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Island Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Island Park 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
Island Park residents earn a median household income of $104,657 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,264. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% 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 Island Park is $529,000 , 88% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $728,166. Median rent is $2,092/month, with 45.0% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Island Park reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
30.1% of adults in Island Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Island Park has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population4,958
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density11,018/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,657
Per Capita$49,264
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
B+
Home Value$529,000
Rent$2,092
Ownership52.3%
Zillow$728,166
Housing Units1,890
Rent Burden45.0%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property785/100K
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation6 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute36 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Island Park was founded in 1926.
The median home in Island Park was built in 1959.
12.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.8% 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.
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