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West Islip, New York is 6 miles SW of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 35 miles E of New York, New York. It is in Suffolk county. The town is part of the Nassau - Suffolk metro area. The population of West Islip is 28,907.
In West Islip, about 62% of adults are married. West Islip, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the town is larger than most.
In 2000, West Islip had a median family income of $79,546. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of West Islip. There aren't a lot of poor people in the town.
Among West Islip political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $25,700. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Of the housing in West Islip, approximately 93% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the town than most places in New York.
In West Islip, 89% of commuters drive to work.
West Islip strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
Comparing West Islip to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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