Islip Terrace, NY

Islip Terrace, New York

Introduction to Islip Terrace, New York

Islip Terrace, New York, in Suffolk County, is 3 miles SE of Brentwood, New York and 41 miles E of New York, New York. The town has a population of 5,641.

Islip Terrace History

Islip Terrace was originally a woodland situated between East Islip and Central Islip State Hospital. Until the end of the 19th century, the present-day territory of Islip Terrace had only a few farmhouses. The area witnessed development when real estate agent Andrew Wolpert began building houses in the region in 1914. He named the area Germantown in order to attract Germans. However, due to the political conditions during and after World War I, the community was renamed Islip Terrace in December of 1922.

Islip Terrace and nearby Attractions

• Heckscher Museum of Art
• Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
• Connetquot River State Park Preserve
• Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge
• Long Island Museum
• Bayard Cutting Arboretum

Things To Do In Islip Terrace

The Long Island Museum, the Long Island Maritime Museum, the Huntington Historical Society and the Heckscher Museum of Art showcase exhibits reflecting the historical and cultural heritage of the region. The Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Park, and the Marshall Field III estate are some of the historic sites located nearby. Fire Island National Seashore features 32 miles of beach, public marinas, nature trails and camping areas. Robert Moses State Park, Heckscher State Park, Jones Beach State Park and Belmont Lake State Park are some of the popular parks in the area. The Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium features the largest living collection of freshwater fish, reptiles and amphibians in New York. Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Gull Haven Golf Course.

Islip Terrace Transportation

Long Island MacArthur is the closest major airport.

Islip Terrace Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Dowling College, Suffolk County Community College-Western Campus and Saint Josephs College-Suffolk Campus.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Islip Terrace, NY

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Islip Terrace Almanac

Islip Terrace Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Islip Terrace Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Islip Terrace High Schools (2004)

EAST ISLIP HS
ONE REDMEN ST
631-224-2100
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,559 students.

Islip Terrace Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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