Living in West Islip, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Islip · Census data 2020–2024
West Islip has 26,865 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $176,281 (105% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $614,300, the median rent is $2,765/month.
West Islip at a glance
- Population
- 26,865
- Median age
- 38.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $176,281State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $614,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,765/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 95%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is West Islip a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 105% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
Cons: Home values 45% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Islip
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Islip the median home value is $614,300, 85% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,765 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,521 a month in housing costs.
West Islip median household income
The median household income in West Islip is $176,281 and the income per person is $66,243. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in West Islip: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,607
- Owner-occupied
- 95%
- Renter-occupied
- 5%
- Vacant
- 1.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 3.13
West Islip demographics
- Population
- 26,865
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 8,507
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Islip ›
Education in West Islip
49.8% of adults 25 and older in West Islip have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 22.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Islip
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 4.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
West Islip vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Islip | 26,865 | $176,281 | $614,300 | $2,765 |
| Babylon | 12,185 | $140,820 | $658,500 | $2,427 |
| West Bay Shore | 4,208 | $137,083 | $584,400 | $2,370 |
| Brightwaters | 3,179 | $218,000 | $768,600 | $1,728 |
| North Babylon | 17,963 | $140,342 | $520,500 | $2,144 |
| Bay Shore | 31,683 | $105,618 | $492,200 | $2,063 |
| West Babylon | 43,570 | $129,519 | $531,900 | $2,225 |
| Baywood | 8,176 | $118,750 | $456,500 | $2,702 |
| Lindenhurst | 27,142 | $130,128 | $521,500 | $1,885 |
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What is the median household income in West Islip, NY?
The median household income in West Islip is $176,281, 105% 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 West Islip?
The median home value in West Islip is $614,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in West Islip?
The median gross rent in West Islip is $2,765 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is West Islip, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 105% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 2.7%. Minuses: home values 45% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Islip?
The median age in West Islip is 38.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in West Islip?
The average commute to work in West Islip is 30 minutes; 12.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Islip?
The unemployment rate in West Islip is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Islip?
49.8% of adults in West 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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