Living in Central Islip, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Central Islip · Census data 2020–2024
Central Islip has 38,373 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $113,707 (32% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $436,400, the median rent is $2,071/month.
Central Islip at a glance
- Population
- 38,373
- Median age
- 34.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $113,707State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $436,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,071/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 78.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Central Islip a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Central Islip
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Central Islip the median home value is $436,400, 31% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,071 per month, which is 40.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,873 a month in housing costs.
Central Islip median household income
The median household income in Central Islip is $113,707 and the income per person is $33,523. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Central Islip: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,660
- Owner-occupied
- 78.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.8%
- Vacant
- 10.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 3.99
Central Islip demographics
- Population
- 38,373
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 26%
- 65 and older
- 11.5%
- Households
- 9,545
- Foreign-born
- 37.4%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Central Islip ›
Education in Central Islip
19.3% of adults 25 and older in Central Islip have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Central Islip
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 71.1%
- Public transit
- 4.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Central Islip vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Islip | 38,373 | $113,707 | $436,400 | $2,071 |
| Islandia | 3,600 | $116,313 | $477,400 | $2,019 |
| Islip Terrace | 5,168 | $155,313 | $519,200 | $2,640 |
| North Great River | 3,909 | $147,143 | $542,300 | $2,353 |
| Hauppauge | 20,793 | $141,378 | $652,900 | $2,646 |
| Bohemia | 9,181 | $125,781 | $557,700 | $2,582 |
| Islip | 17,362 | $120,909 | $542,200 | $2,235 |
| North Bay Shore | 20,282 | $141,915 | $497,600 | $1,597 |
| Ronkonkoma | 18,709 | $121,673 | $489,100 | $2,345 |
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What is the median household income in Central Islip, NY?
The median household income in Central Islip is $113,707, 32% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Central Islip?
The median home value in Central Islip is $436,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Central Islip?
The median gross rent in Central Islip is $2,071 per month, about 40.6% of household income.
Is Central Islip, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in Central Islip?
The median age in Central Islip is 34.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Central Islip?
The average commute to work in Central Islip is 27 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Central Islip?
The unemployment rate in Central Islip is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Central Islip?
19.3% of adults in Central Islip have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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