At a Glance
Median Income
$171,045
$66,182 per capita
Home Value
$592,700
Zillow: $774,423
Median Rent
$2,613/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
50.1%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.0%
8.3% smoking rate
How West Islip Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Islip's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Islip a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Islip residents earn a median household income of $171,045 , which is 128% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,182. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% 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 West Islip is $592,700 , 110% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $774,423. Median rent is $2,613/month, with 31.4% 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 1961.
Education
50.1% of adults in West Islip hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Islip 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 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population26,559
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density4,361/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$171,045
Per Capita$66,182
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A+
Home Value$592,700
Rent$2,613
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$774,423
Housing Units8,804
Rent Burden31.4%
Health
Obesity27.0%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation16 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.1%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+22.3%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in West Islip was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.