Living in Islip, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Islip · Census data 2020–2024
Islip has 17,362 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $120,909 (41% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $542,200, the median rent is $2,235/month.
Islip at a glance
- Population
- 17,362
- Median age
- 43.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $120,909State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $542,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,235/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 84.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Islip a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values 28% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Islip
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Islip the median home value is $542,200, 63% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,235 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,135 a month in housing costs.
Islip median household income
The median household income in Islip is $120,909 and the income per person is $49,053. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Islip: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,388
- Owner-occupied
- 84.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.1%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.86
Islip demographics
- Population
- 17,362
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 6,036
- Foreign-born
- 11.2%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Islip ›
Education in Islip
34.3% of adults 25 and older in Islip have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Islip
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Islip vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islip | 17,362 | $120,909 | $542,200 | $2,235 |
| East Islip | 13,573 | $147,996 | $593,200 | $2,708 |
| Bay Shore | 31,683 | $105,618 | $492,200 | $2,063 |
| Islip Terrace | 5,168 | $155,313 | $519,200 | $2,640 |
| Brightwaters | 3,179 | $218,000 | $768,600 | $1,728 |
| West Bay Shore | 4,208 | $137,083 | $584,400 | $2,370 |
| North Bay Shore | 20,282 | $141,915 | $497,600 | $1,597 |
| North Great River | 3,909 | $147,143 | $542,300 | $2,353 |
| Great River | 1,899 | $136,071 | $802,800 | $2,750 |
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What is the median household income in Islip, NY?
The median household income in Islip is $120,909, 41% 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 Islip?
The median home value in Islip is $542,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Islip?
The median gross rent in Islip is $2,235 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Islip, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values 28% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Islip?
The median age in Islip is 43.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Islip?
The average commute to work in Islip is 28 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Islip?
The unemployment rate in Islip is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Islip?
34.3% of adults in 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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