At a Glance
Median Income
$155,741
$54,135 per capita
Home Value
$479,800
Zillow: $676,623
Median Rent
$2,712/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
9.7% smoking rate
How Islip Terrace Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Islip Terrace's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Islip Terrace a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Islip Terrace residents earn a median household income of $155,741 , which is 107% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,135. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% 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 Islip Terrace is $479,800 , 70% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $676,623. Median rent is $2,712/month, with 28.5% 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 1963.
Education
33.7% of adults in Islip Terrace hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Islip Terrace has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population5,223
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density4,113/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born10.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$155,741
Per Capita$54,135
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A+
Home Value$479,800
Rent$2,712
Ownership91.0%
Zillow$676,623
Housing Units1,830
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation31 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+17.7%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Islip Terrace was built in 1963.
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.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
10.6% 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.