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West Islip, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
26,559
Population
4,361/sq mi density
$171,045
Median Income
$66,182 per capita
$592,700
Home Value
$718,621 Zillow
$2,613
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
119
Violent Crime/100K
785 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$171,045 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$592,700 home value, $2,613/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
119 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$592,700
110% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,613/mo
125% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
95.8%
46% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
8,804
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$592,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$718,621
Median Sale Price
$775,000
Median List Price
$707,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
95.8%
Owner-Occupied
4.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,215/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,315/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,579/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,976/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,193/mo
Census median rent:
$2,613/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
66 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
9
Price Drops
6.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$497
Active Inventory
16
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
95.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $592,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $718,621 |
| Median Sale Price | $775,000 |
| Median List Price | $707,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $497 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,613 |
| FMR Studio | $1,215 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,315 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,579 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,976 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,193 |
Market
| Days on Market | 66 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 6.3% |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Active Inventory | 16 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $497 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 95.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 4.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 95.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 8,804 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 31.4% |