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Relocation guide
Moving to Islip
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
17,224
Median age 44
Median household income
$122,596
Median rent
$2,192/mo
Median home value
$486,900
Schools
83
12 districts
Summer high / winter low
83° / 25°
Pros
- Household incomes run 56% above the US median ($122,596).
- Rent takes only about 21% of the median household income.
- 84% of households own their home (US 65%).
- Mild weather in May, July, September, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 92 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- 35 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 60% more than the US median ($486,900).
- Property taxes are high: about 2.05% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Cold winters: January lows average 25°F.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Islip?
Islip spans 2 zip codes. Median home values range from $464,300 to $501,900 by zip.
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Is Islip a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 56% above the US median ($122,596). Rent takes only about 21% of the median household income. On the other hand: Homes cost 60% more than the US median ($486,900). Property taxes are high: about 2.05% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
How much do I need to earn to live in Islip?
The median household earns $122,596. Rent at the median ($2,192/month) is about 21% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $87,680 a year.
How many schools are in Islip?
83 public and private schools across 12 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Islip?
Highs average 83°F in July and lows 25°F in January. The most comfortable months are May, July, September.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.