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Islip Terrace, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
5,223 Population 4,113/sq mi density
$155,741 Median Income $54,135 per capita
$479,800 Home Value $636,930 Zillow
$2,712 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
22 Violent Crime/100K 356 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$155,741 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$479,800 home value, $2,712/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
22 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Islip Terrace, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$155,741
107% above
$54,135 per capita
Home Value
$479,800
70% above
Zillow: $636,930
Median Rent
$2,712/mo
133% above
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
94% below
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
0% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
94% below
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
10% below
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
207%
Home Value
170%
Rent
233%
Poverty
28%
Bachelor's
100%
Unemployment
6%
Crime
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Islip Terrace a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
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 0.2% (94% 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 $636,930. 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.

Safety & Crime

Islip Terrace reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 356/100K.

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. 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

Population5,223
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density4,113/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$155,741
Per Capita$54,135
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489

Housing

A+
Home Value$479,800
Rent$2,712
Ownership91.0%
Zillow$636,930
Housing Units1,830
Rent Burden28.5%

Crime

F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K

Health

Obesity28.8%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI36 (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.
8.6% 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.