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Cost of living in Islip summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Islip. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Islip is 139 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Islip is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Islip is $646,079.
The median income in Islip is $120,909.
Islip's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Islip Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Islip | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 209 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 113 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Islip, NY Weather
The average high in Islip is 60.9° and the average low is 44.1°.
There are 75.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.2 inches of precipitation each year with 26.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Islip |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 26.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Islip Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Islip
The current population in Islip is 17,362. The population has decreased 8.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,362 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 17,224 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 17,284 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 17,441 | 2.8% |
| 2020 | 16,965 | -5.0% |
| 2019 | 17,853 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 17,921 | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 18,254 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 18,026 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 18,433 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 18,229 | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 18,563 | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 18,862 | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 19,278 | 1.6% |
| 2010 | 18,970 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Islip
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Islip is:
68.3% White with 11,862 White residents.
3.1% African American with 531 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
5.5% Asian with 947 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 23 Other residents.
2.1% Two Or More with 368 Two Or More residents.
20.9% Hispanic with 3,631 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Islip | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.3% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.1% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.5% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 20.9% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Islip
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Islip is 50.2% female with 8,718 female residents.
Islip is 49.8% male with 8,644 male residents.
| Gender | Islip | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Islip for adults over 25
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9.0% of adults in Islip completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Islip completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Islip completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Islip completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Islip completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Islip completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Islip completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Islip completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Islip completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Islip | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Islip, New York
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4.8% of households in Islip earn Less than $10,000.
0.1% of households in Islip earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.8% of households in Islip earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.1% of households in Islip earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.0% of households in Islip earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.3% of households in Islip earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.6% of households in Islip earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.0% of households in Islip earn $100,000 to $149,999.
18.9% of households in Islip earn $150,000 to $199,999.
21.4% of households in Islip earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Islip | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.1% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.8% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.1% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.0% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.3% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.6% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.0% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 18.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 21.4% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
