At a Glance
Median Income
$122,596
$49,289 per capita
Home Value
$486,900
Zillow: $647,268
Median Rent
$2,192/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.0%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Islip Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Islip's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Islip a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Islip residents earn a median household income of $122,596 , which is 63% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,289. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% 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 Islip is $486,900 , 73% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $647,268. Median rent is $2,192/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 1965.
Safety & Crime
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
35.0% of adults in Islip hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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
Population17,224
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density3,626/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$122,596
Per Capita$49,289
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$486,900
Rent$2,192
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$647,268
Housing Units6,471
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation15 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Islip was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.4% 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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