Islip, NY

New York · Metropolitan · City

4.3 Great / 5.0
17,224 Population
$122,596 Median Income
$486,900 Home Value
$2,192 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
44.0 yrs Median Age
35.0% Bachelor's Degree+
4.3
Overall
4.8
Economy
4.4
Affordability
3.8
Education

People

Population17,224
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density3,626/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 73.7%

Economy

4.8/5
Median Income$122,596
Per Capita Income$49,289
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty Rate3.4%
County GDP$130,222M

Housing

4.4/5
Home Value (Census)$486,900
Zillow Value$647,268
Median Rent$2,192
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,579

Health

Obesity29.7%
Diabetes8.1%
Depression17.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Jan / Jul32° / 75°
Rain50 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 36 (Good)

Education

3.8/5
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+87.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.39
Libraries (County)63

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute29 min
Work From Home8.2%
BroadbandN/A

How Islip Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$122,596
Home Value$486,900
Median Rent$2,192
Poverty Rate3.4%
Bachelor's Degree+35.0%
Unemployment3.3%
Avg Temperature53.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population17,224
Population Density3,626 per sq mi
Median Age44.0 years
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 73.7% Black 3.6% Hispanic 0.6% Other 22.1%
White73.7%
Black or African American3.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races22.1%

Language

English Only84.5%
Spanish Speakers15.5%
English 84.5% Spanish 15.5%

Social Characteristics

Disability11.4%
Health Insurance96.8%

Income

63% above avg
Median Household Income$122,596
Per Capita Income$49,289
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,489
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$139,155

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.3%
Poverty Rate3.4%
Total Establishments (County)56,397
County GDP$130,222M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation3,828
Healthcare Facilities6,152
Retail Stores5,602
Manufacturing820
Total Establishments56,397

Industry Mix

Restaurants 3,828 Healthcare 6,152 Retail 5,602 Manufacturing 820

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$139,155
Avg Property Tax Paid$15,590

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time29.1 min
Work From Home8.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

73% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$486,900
Zillow Home Value Index$647,268

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$684,499
Price Per Sq Ft$377
Homes Sold (month)8
Sale-to-List Ratio104.2%
Price Drops25.9%
Active Inventory27

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied84.5%

Rental Costs

88% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$2,192

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedroom$1,579
3 Bedroom$1,976
4 Bedroom$2,193

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$15,590
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.20%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.7%
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma10.6%
COPD4.9%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity23.5%
Depression17.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)16.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.8%
Regular Checkup79.0%
Premature Death Rate4,800 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.9 / 10
Exercise Access98.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)6,152
Restaurants (County)3,828

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)76

Temperature

32°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average53.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation49.9 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median36.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation15 ft (5 m)
Land Area4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density3,626 per sq mi
Latitude40.7303°
Longitude-73.2161°
County FIPS36059

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.1%
D 47.9%

Republican +4.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.0%
High School+87.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.39

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density3,626 per sq mi
Land Area4.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)63

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)76

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