Islandia, NY

Islandia, New York

Islandia, New York, in Suffolk county, is 4 miles E of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 42 miles E of New York, New York. The village is considered part of the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Islandia has a population of 3,057.

The People and Families of Islandia

In Islandia, about 52% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the village.

Approximately 26% of Islandia is non-white. The village boasts a diverse population for New York, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Islandia had a median family income of $69,615. To its credit, the people in Islandia value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that the village is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Islandia ($6,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Islandia Housing

About 81% of housing units in Islandia are owner-occupied. Housing in the village tends to be newer construction. People in Islandia pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Islandia, 86% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the village, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Islandia, NY

Comparing Islandia 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
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Age 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
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

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

Islandia Almanac

Islandia Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Islandia Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Islandia residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Islandia

Islandia Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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