Islip, NY

Islip, New York

Islip, New York, in Suffolk county, is 4 miles SE of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 40 miles E of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Nassau - Suffolk metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Islip is home to some 20,575 residents.

The People and Families of Islip

In Islip, about 56% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Islip tends toward large families and full houses.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Islip had a median family income of $72,361.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($21,375) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Islip. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Islip Housing

According to the 2000 census, 74% of the housing in Islip was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Islip, 87% of commuters drive to work.

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)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

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.

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