At a Glance
Median Income
$112,435
$47,072 per capita
Home Value
$451,700
Zillow: $620,339
Median Rent
$1,781/mo
37.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Islandia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Islandia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Islandia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Islandia residents earn a median household income of $112,435 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,072. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% 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 Islandia is $451,700 , 60% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $620,339. Median rent is $1,781/month, with 37.4% 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
Islandia reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 356/100K.
Education
30.8% of adults in Islandia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Islandia 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
Population3,581
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,620/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,435
Per Capita$47,072
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$451,700
Rent$1,781
Ownership96.3%
Zillow$620,339
Housing Units1,198
Rent Burden37.4%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation74 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute29 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Islandia was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.6% 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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