Living in Islandia, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Islandia · Census data 2020–2024
Islandia has 3,600 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $116,313 (35% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $477,400, the median rent is $2,019/month.
Islandia at a glance
- Population
- 3,600
- Median age
- 43.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $116,313State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $477,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,019/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 96%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Islandia a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Islandia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Islandia the median home value is $477,400, 43% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,019 per month, which is 34.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,360 a month in housing costs.
Islandia median household income
The median household income in Islandia is $116,313 and the income per person is $46,560. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Islandia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,288
- Owner-occupied
- 96%
- Renter-occupied
- 4%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.86
Islandia demographics
- Population
- 3,600
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 14.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 1,217
- Foreign-born
- 39%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Islandia ›
Education in Islandia
32.5% of adults 25 and older in Islandia have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Islandia
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 82.3%
- Public transit
- 2.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.1%
Islandia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islandia | 3,600 | $116,313 | $477,400 | $2,019 |
| Central Islip | 38,373 | $113,707 | $436,400 | $2,071 |
| Hauppauge | 20,793 | $141,378 | $652,900 | $2,646 |
| Ronkonkoma | 18,709 | $121,673 | $489,100 | $2,345 |
| Bohemia | 9,181 | $125,781 | $557,700 | $2,582 |
| Nesconset | 13,833 | $152,500 | $639,500 | $3,105 |
| Village of the Branch | 1,903 | $173,958 | $705,900 | — |
| Lake Ronkonkoma | 18,221 | $101,633 | $525,000 | $2,170 |
| North Great River | 3,909 | $147,143 | $542,300 | $2,353 |
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What is the median household income in Islandia, NY?
The median household income in Islandia is $116,313, 35% 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 Islandia?
The median home value in Islandia is $477,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Islandia?
The median gross rent in Islandia is $2,019 per month, about 34.5% of household income.
Is Islandia, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Islandia?
The median age in Islandia is 43.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Islandia?
The average commute to work in Islandia is 30 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Islandia?
The unemployment rate in Islandia is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Islandia?
32.5% of adults in Islandia 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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