Islip, NY

Islip, New York

Introduction to Islip, New York

Islip, New York, in Suffolk county, is 4 miles SE of Brentwood, New York and 40 miles E of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Nassau - Suffolk metro area, Islip is home to some 20,575 residents.

Islip History

The present day Town of Islip was originally inhabited by Algonquin Native Americans. William Nicoll purchased the land from Sachem Winnequaheagh on November 29, 1683 and named his plantation Islip Grange after Islip, England. The district of Islip was established in 1710. It became a town in 1790. The area became a vacation spot for wealthy tourists from New York City at one time. Numerous lodges, mansions and country clubs were established in the town. The Long Island Railroad entered the town in 1844.

Islip and nearby Attractions

• Heckscher State Park
• Atlantis Marine World Aquarium
• George Washington Bridge
• Adventureland Amusement Park
• Long Island Maritime Museum
• Connetquot River State Park Preserve

Things To Do In Islip

Fishing, boating, swimming, hiking and other recreational activities are available at the the Broadway Avenue Park, Brookwood Hall Park, Casamento Park, Byron Lake Park, Hidden Pond Park, Ronkonkoma Beach and Park, Holbrook Park and Timberline Park. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Brentwood Country Club, Gull Haven Golf Club and Holbrook Country Club. The Adventureland Amusement Park, the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk and the Wildlife and Ecology Center at Holtsville are all popular local recreational spots as well.

Islip Transportation

Long Island Mac Arthur Airport is nearby.

Islip Higher Education

Dowling College, Saint Joseph's College-Suffolk, SUNY Stony Brook and Long Island University-Brentwood are the nearest colleges and universities.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Islip, NY

Comparing Islip 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Female 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
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

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

Islip Almanac

Islip Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Islip Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Islip, 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

Islip High Schools (2004)

ISLIP HS
2508 UNION BOULEVARD
631-859-2234
Serves 1,085 students.

Islip Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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