Living in Island Park, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Island Park · Census data 2020–2024
Island Park has 4,976 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $104,926 (22% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $574,500, the median rent is $2,173/month.
Island Park at a glance
- Population
- 4,976
- Median age
- 40.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $104,926State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $574,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,173/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 58.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.5%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Island Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
Cons: Home values 36% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Island Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Island Park the median home value is $574,500, 73% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,173 per month, which is 42% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,294 a month in housing costs.
Island Park median household income
The median household income in Island Park is $104,926 and the income per person is $50,617. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Island Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,930
- Owner-occupied
- 58.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.2%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.68
Island Park demographics
- Population
- 4,976
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 1,815
- Foreign-born
- 24.9%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Island Park ›
Education in Island Park
29.5% of adults 25 and older in Island Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Island Park
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Drive alone
- 51.1%
- Public transit
- 12%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
Island Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Park | 4,976 | $104,926 | $574,500 | $2,173 |
| Harbor Isle | 1,176 | $129,525 | $614,400 | $3,501 |
| Barnum Island | 2,302 | $116,250 | $755,100 | $3,500 |
| Long Beach | 34,756 | $140,739 | $696,400 | $2,515 |
| Bay Park | 1,510 | $101,875 | $440,500 | — |
| Oceanside | 31,639 | $149,560 | $634,300 | $2,227 |
| Hewlett Harbor | 1,207 | $250,001 | $1,497,000 | — |
| Hewlett Neck | 519 | $250,001 | $1,375,000 | — |
| East Rockaway | 10,077 | $124,929 | $621,300 | $2,416 |
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What is the median household income in Island Park, NY?
The median household income in Island Park is $104,926, 22% 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 Island Park?
The median home value in Island Park is $574,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Island Park?
The median gross rent in Island Park is $2,173 per month, about 42% of household income.
Is Island Park, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 12.5%. Minuses: home values 36% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Island Park?
The median age in Island Park is 40.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Island Park?
The average commute to work in Island Park is 36 minutes; 17.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Island Park?
The unemployment rate in Island Park is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Island Park?
29.5% of adults in Island Park 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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