Island Park, NY

Island Park, New York

Island Park, New York, in Nassau county, is 7 miles S of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 19 miles SE of New York, New York. The village is home to some 4,732 residents.

The People and Families of Island Park

In Island Park, about 47% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Island Park tends toward large families and full houses.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Island Park had a median family income of $63,864.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($6,800) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Island Park. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Island Park Housing

According to the 2000 census, 58% of the housing in Island Park was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the village, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Island Park, 80% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Island Park.

High Points

Island Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Island Park, NY

Comparing Island Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Island Park Almanac

Island Park Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Island Park Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Island Park, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Island Park Public Libraries

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Starbucks in Island Park

Island Park Colleges

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