West Islip, NY

Living in West Islip

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Bikeability 51
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Walkability 36
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Commute 23
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Public Transit 62
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Affordability 1
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 71
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Hospitals 15
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Colleges 100
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Schools 69
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Residents

27k Population -1.8k (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
39% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
83% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate27%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household83%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$126k Median Household Income +$29k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K or more22%

Employers

Government15%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Sales and office26%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation7%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$427k Median Home Value -$29k (2010–19)
2% Built 2000 or Later
$1.7k Median Monthly Rent +$418 (2010–19)
94% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached98%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196925%
Built 1950 to 195944%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K35%
$400K to $499K30%
$500K to $749K20%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity2%
Fuel oil, kerosene47%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas49%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Islip

United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Suffolk County13

Property Crime in West Islip

United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Suffolk County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump57%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 4 7
Feb 34 3 8
Mar 40 4 4
Apr 50 4 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 55 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 36 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Islip

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding61
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding39
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Islip, NY

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Islip, NY

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Colleges

Colleges near West Islip, NY

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Five Towns College
7 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near West Islip, NY

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Airports

Airports near West Islip, NY

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Laguardia Airport
31 miles, W
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