West Islip, NY Overview

Serving as a vital population center in Islip Township, West Islip is known for its fine shopping, beautiful beaches, and traditions of excellence in education. The public school system includes opportunities for adult education, and the entire area enjoys access to a first-rate library with extensive resources. Residents and planners have taken good advantage of the natural beauty of the waterfront, developing first-rate services and commercial conveniences for a balanced and attractive community. Unlike many areas where development overrides environmental concerns, West Islip has always managed to integrate respect for nature into plans for growth. Highlights in this area include performances by the West Islip Symphony Orchestra, a strong chamber of commerce and other civic and social clubs, fine dining, lush parks, and a wide array of attractive homes including many luxurious models.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) -5%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 4,539.00
Household Size (ppl) 3.08
Households w/ Children 35%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 63%
Median Year in Residency 8.46

Housing Inventory

West Islip, NY Housing Inventory 244 636 7,607 7,607 244 636 7,607

Market Overview

94 listings with an estimated median price of $722,495

Price Count
$0 - 100K 1
$100K - 200K 1
$300K - 400K 2
$400K - 500K 2
$500K - 600K 13
$600K - 700K 27
$700K - 800K 10
$800K - 900K 11
$900K - 1M 3
$1M - Max 24
Property Type Count
Single Family 88
Commercial 6
Rental 7

(Data as of 4/28/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

West Islip, NY Population Demographics

Total: 25,785

Households:8,244

Median Age: 43.78

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

West Islip, NY Temperature

Weather Risk

West Islip, NY Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

West Islip, NY Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

West Islip, NY Highest Education Level Attained 5,128 3,169 2,081 761 319 3,103 3,308 5,128 3,169 761 319 3,103

Employment and Finance

Workforce

West Islip, NY Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $113,515)

West Islip, NY Income by dollar range 181 171 107 222 163 121 169 178 157 335 676 1,052 1,092 924 1,408 724 309 256

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$1,230
One Bedroom
$1,533
Two Bedroom
$1,878
Three Bedroom
$2,429
Four Bedroom
$2,717

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
Yes

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

West Islip, NY Crime

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