Living in East Islip, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Islip · Census data 2020–2024
East Islip has 13,573 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $147,996 (72% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $593,200, the median rent is $2,708/month.
East Islip at a glance
- Population
- 13,573
- Median age
- 43.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $147,996State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $593,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,708/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 89.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is East Islip a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 72% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: Home values 40% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Islip
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Islip the median home value is $593,200, 78% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,708 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,582 a month in housing costs.
East Islip median household income
The median household income in East Islip is $147,996 and the income per person is $61,410. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in East Islip: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,759
- Owner-occupied
- 89.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.9%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.91
East Islip demographics
- Population
- 13,573
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 4,612
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Islip ›
Education in East Islip
42.7% of adults 25 and older in East Islip have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 21.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Islip
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 3.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
East Islip vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Islip | 13,573 | $147,996 | $593,200 | $2,708 |
| Islip | 17,362 | $120,909 | $542,200 | $2,235 |
| Islip Terrace | 5,168 | $155,313 | $519,200 | $2,640 |
| Great River | 1,899 | $136,071 | $802,800 | $2,750 |
| North Great River | 3,909 | $147,143 | $542,300 | $2,353 |
| Oakdale | 7,115 | $118,958 | $613,000 | $2,239 |
| Bay Shore | 31,683 | $105,618 | $492,200 | $2,063 |
| Brightwaters | 3,179 | $218,000 | $768,600 | $1,728 |
| Central Islip | 38,373 | $113,707 | $436,400 | $2,071 |
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What is the median household income in East Islip, NY?
The median household income in East Islip is $147,996, 72% 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 East Islip?
The median home value in East Islip is $593,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in East Islip?
The median gross rent in East Islip is $2,708 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is East Islip, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 72% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: home values 40% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in East Islip?
The median age in East Islip is 43.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in East Islip?
The average commute to work in East Islip is 30 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Islip?
The unemployment rate in East Islip is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Islip?
42.7% of adults in East 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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