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Cost of living in West Islip summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in West Islip. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in West Islip is 150 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in West Islip is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in West Islip is $722,377.
The median income in West Islip is $176,281.
West Islip's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In West Islip Comparison Table
| Living Expense | West Islip | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 111 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 242 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 113 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 110 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
West Islip, NY Weather
The average high in West Islip is 60.8° and the average low is 44.1°.
There are 75.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 51.7 inches of precipitation each year with 25.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | West Islip |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 51.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 25.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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West Islip Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in West Islip
The current population in West Islip is 26,865. The population has decreased 6.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26,865 | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 26,559 | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 27,192 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 27,557 | 3.5% |
| 2020 | 26,614 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 26,844 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 27,149 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 27,117 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 27,231 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 27,224 | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 27,545 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 27,752 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 28,145 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 27,930 | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 28,692 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Islip
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West Islip is:
81.2% White with 21,826 White residents.
1.1% African American with 283 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 325 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 123 Other residents.
3.2% Two Or More with 857 Two Or More residents.
12.8% Hispanic with 3,451 Hispanic residents.
| Race | West Islip | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.2% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.1% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 12.8% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in West Islip
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West Islip is 49.0% female with 13,174 female residents.
West Islip is 51.0% male with 13,691 male residents.
| Gender | West Islip | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.0% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.0% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Islip for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in West Islip completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in West Islip completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in West Islip completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in West Islip completed some college.
9.0% of adults in West Islip completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in West Islip completed bachelor's degree.
19.0% of adults in West Islip completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in West Islip completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in West Islip completed doctorate degree.
| Education | West Islip | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 19.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For West Islip, New York
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1.1% of households in West Islip earn Less than $10,000.
0.7% of households in West Islip earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.7% of households in West Islip earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.6% of households in West Islip earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.3% of households in West Islip earn $35,000 to $49,999.
5.7% of households in West Islip earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.3% of households in West Islip earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.0% of households in West Islip earn $100,000 to $149,999.
17.0% of households in West Islip earn $150,000 to $199,999.
42.7% of households in West Islip earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | West Islip | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.1% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.7% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.6% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.3% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5.7% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.3% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.0% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 17.0% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 42.7% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
