Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Milano Bean Cafe
Coffee Shop
Milano Bean Cafe
Coffee Shop
Hometown Cafe
Coffee Shop
Hometown Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bay Shore Bean
Coffee Shop
Harry's Bagels
Coffee Shop
Bagel Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) A+
Altamira
Art Gallery
Long Island Photo Gallery
Art Gallery
Islip Theatre 3
Cinema
Islip Art Museum
Art Gallery
Islip Art Museum
Art Gallery
Sundance (Historic)
Theatre Arts
Loews Bay Shore Twin (Historic)
Cinema
Bay Shore Historical Society
Museum
YMCA Boulton Center For The Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Bayway Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Firefighter Museum
Museum
Culinary Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Bayard Cutting Estate Mansion
Museum
Sagtikos Manor
Museum
Food and Drink (7) C+
Sugared Up!
Sweets
Parmar wine & liquor
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Destination Unknown Beer Company
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Kitty Mulligan's
Bar
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Ralph's Famous Italian Ices
Sweets
Ralph's Famous Italian Ices
Sweets
Pam's Ice Cream Shop
Sweets
Boston Market
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Friendly's
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Retro Fitness
Gym
24 fitness
Gym
Results Gym
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) A+
Manhattan Sweets Boutique Bakery
Bakery
Islip Meat Mkt
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Bagel Boss
Bakery
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Shoprite
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Aiello Bros. Pork Store
Grocery Store
Stanley's Bakery
Bakery
A S Italian Fine Foods
Grocery Store
Pat's Marketplace
Grocery Store
Brentwood Market
Grocery Store
Familia Bakery
Bakery
King Kullen
Grocery Store
Gala Foods
Grocery Store
Fine Fare
Grocery Store
C‑Town Supermarkets
Grocery Store
Parks (9) C-
Town Hall West Fields
Park
Brookwood Hall Park
Park
Chicago Park
Park
Chicago Park
Park
East Islip Memorial Park
Park
Beaver Dam Park
Park
Commack Road Park
Park
Wurz St/Michael Cacciutullo Park
Park
Wurz St/Michael Cacciutullo Park
Park
Winnie La Park
Park
Winnie La Park
Park
Homan Avenue Dock
Park
Watchogue Creek Park
Park
Delta Park
Park
Islip Beach
Park
Dr George S King Park
Park
Bay Shore Memorial Park
Park
Bay Shore Marina Park
Park
Benjamin's Memorial Beach
Park
Benjamin's Memorial Beach
Park
Orlin & Cohen -SUSA Sports Complex
Park
Citibank Park
Park
Roberto Clemente Park (formerly Timberline)
Park
Noble Street Park
Park
Gilbert Park
Park
Shops (9) A-
Speedway
Convenience Store
Flowers By Chazz
Florist
iFixScreens Islip
Electronics
Kohl's
Department Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Maily S Magic Nail
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Best Buy
Electronics
Frans Mens Hairstylists
Hairdresser
Salon 37
Hairdresser
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Tomaso's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
RF Solutions - Computer Repair
Electronics
Cactus Salon and Spa
Hairdresser
Macy's
Department Store
JCPenney
Department Store
Brook Avenue Deli
Convenience Store
Westfield South Shore
Mall
Long Island Comics (Historic)
Books
Child World (Historic)
Toys
Joe's Kwik Marts
Convenience Store
Garage Sale Store
Department Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 5.9% take public transportation in Islip.
Public Transit Stops (15)
Stops & Stations
A+
Islip
Transit Station
Islip Avenue & West Spruce Street
Bus Stop
Islip Avenue & Spruce Street
Bus Stop
Islip Avenue & West Oak Street
Bus Stop
Islip Avenue & Ironwood Street
Bus Stop
Islip Avenue & Ironwood Street
Bus Stop
Islip Avenue & Beaver Dam Road
Bus Stop
Islip Avenue & Beaver Dam Road
Bus Stop
Islip Avenue & Juniper Street
Bus Stop
Islip Avenue & Juniper Street
Bus Stop
Islip Avenue & Poplar Street
Bus Stop
Islip Avenue & Poplar Street
Bus Stop
Union Boulevard & 3rd Avenue
Bus Stop
Union Boulevard & 4th Avenue
Bus Stop
Mechanicville Road & Park Avenue
Bus Stop
Bay Shore
Transit Station
Manhattan Boulevard & North Rosylyn Street
Bus Stop
Manhattan Boulevard & North Rosylyn Street
Bus Stop
North Clinton Avenue & Union Boulevard
Bus Stop
Carlton Avenue & Hoppen Drive
Bus Stop
Carlton Avenue & Hoppen Drive
Bus Stop
Great River
Transit Station
Connetquot Avenue & Jefferson Street
Bus Stop
Connetquot Avenue & Jefferson Street
Bus Stop
Manhattan Boulevard & Bellmore Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.9%
B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Islip is 140/100 - which is 19% higher than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime C+

Islip crime rates are 1,713 per 100k, which is 20% lower than New York
Property Crime
1,371 crimes per 100k
B
Violent Crime
342 crimes per 100k
C
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employment A+

The median income in Islip is $109,857 - which is 81% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$109,857
A+
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
B
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Innovative Dental Care
Dentist
Islip Fire Department Headquarters Building
Fire Station
East Islip Fire Department
Fire Station
Southside Hospital
Hospital
Bay Shore Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance
Ambulance Station
Michael Sloan, DMD
Dentist
Suffolk County District Court
Police
US District Court
Police
Bay Shore Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bay Shore Fire Department - Station No 1
Fire Station
3rd Precinct - Suffolk County Police Department
Police
Brentwood Fire Department
Fire Station
Central Islip Fire Department
Fire Station
Great River Fire Station
Fire Station
Great River Fire Department
Fire Station
Brentwood Legion Ambulance
Ambulance Station
Oasis Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
MTA Police Department District 1 Central Islip
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B-
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housing A+

Islip home prices are $386,100 - which is 35% higher than New York
Home Price
$386,100
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
6%
B
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio)
B-
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schools B

The Islip graduation rate is 89% - which is 9% higher than New York
School Test Scores
54%
D
High School Grad. Rates
89%
B+
Elementary Schools (4) D-
Wing Elementary School
Islip Middle School
Commack Road Elementary School
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School
St Mary School
Brook Avenue Elementary School
John F Kennedy Elementary School
Loretta Park Elementary School
Laurel Park Elementary School
Chatterbox Day School
Bay Shore Middle School
East Islip Middle School
Ruth C Kinney Elementary School
Southeast Elementary School
Mary G Clarkson School
St Patrick School
Fifth Avenue School
Mdq Academy
Timber Point Elementary School
Heritage Christian Academy
Oak Park Elementary School
Connetquot Elementary School
South Middle School
Gardiner Manor School
East Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Islip High School
Bay Shore Senior High School
East Islip High School
Mdq Academy
Brentwood High School
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ratings A

Islip has an overall rating of 80% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
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A
User Surveys (0)
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My Time In Islip Was Eventful 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I've spent the majority of the early 2000's living in Islip, New York and I gotta say that I can't remember one week that I didn't visit the Fire Island Ferries. If you go past Southside Hospital, you've gone too far. The restaurant Captain Bills on Ocean Avenue is a must if you' ...Read More re ever in the area as well. The Southward Ho Country Club is a great place to spend your summers!

Whenever I'm in the area, I stop by the local Dunkin' Donuts before checking out the South Shore Nature Center. That is one of my favorite places to be with a fresh cup of coffee and the breeze blowing from the inlet. Some of my best times were with friends as we all joined each other for a night out in Bay Shore.

A relatively safe place to live, there is no worry when you go out to experience what Islip has to offer. Some of the best areas are along Ocean Ave and don't forget to check out the Ferry, fun times indeed! Read Less
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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Islip? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Town Hall West Fields
      Brookwood Hall Park
      Chicago Park
      Chicago Park
      East Islip Memorial Park
      Beaver Dam Park
      Commack Road Park
      Wurz St/Michael Cacciutullo Park

      Entertainment

      Altamira
      Long Island Photo Gallery
      Islip Theatre 3
      Islip Art Museum
      Islip Art Museum
      Sundance (Historic)
      Loews Bay Shore Twin (Historic)
      Bay Shore Historical Society

      Food & Drink

      Sugared Up!
      Parmar wine & liquor
      Wendy's
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      Destination Unknown Beer Company
      Taco Bell
      Taco Bell

      B Commute

      Is public transit available in Islip? Of all people who commute, 5.9% take public transportation in Islip.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Islip a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors