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Central Islip Area Facts

  • Central Islip has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Central Islip crime rates are 14% higher than the New York average
  • Cost of living in Central Islip is 11% higher than the New York average
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need to move out User Rating 1 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 21, 2023) living here my whole life had a close one killed here and got robbed in the same month at knife point cant afford to move out so im stuck here ...Read More Read Less
Central Islip: A Long Island Getaway User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Living in Central Islip was pretty fun, especially in the summer. The weather is warm but very comfortable and being so close to the water, there's a ton of activities. If you're looking to do a lot of shopping or clubbing, Central Islip probably isn't for you unless you don't mi ...Read More nd heading back to New York City.

It's just a touch cheaper to have a place here in Central Islip compared to the rest of the state, which helps. You'll probably be able to find more seasonal jobs than year-round jobs since it calms down a bit after summer is over.

On the other hand, it's great for a second home or if you want to spend just the summer here. Ther are enough casual restaurants to try out too, such as El Limeno Restaurant & Bar. The best area in Central Islip is Connetquot River State Park Preserve, on the south side of town. If you're looking for a fun place that thrives in the summer, Central Islip might do you well. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Central Islip Community Park
      Central Islip Recreation Village Park
      Francis J O'Neill School
      Francis J O'Neill School
      Francis J O'Neill School
      Marguerite L Mulvey School
      Charles A Mulligan School
      Central Islip Senior High School

      Entertainment

      Culinary Arts Center
      Firefighter Museum
      Islip Art Museum
      Islip Art Museum
      Bayway Arts Center
      Bayard Cutting Estate Mansion
      Altamira
      Long Island Photo Gallery

      Food & Drink

      Lempa Deli
      Bougatfa IV Halal Food
      Checkers
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      Nutriliving
      Central Pizza
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Central Islip? Of all people who commute, 5.2% take public transportation in Central Islip.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Central Islip? The cost of living in Central Islip is 130/100 - which is 11% higher than New York.
      Central Islip
      130

      30% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Central Islip? Central Islip crime rates are 2,492, which are 14% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      2,492 per 100k people

      9% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 41  

      9% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Central Islip? The median income in Central Islip is $79,645 which is 31% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $79,64544% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,2182% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      45% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Central Islip home prices? Central Islip home prices are $297,100 - which is 4% higher than New York
      Median home value
      $297,10061% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,80390% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      72%

      13% higher than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Central Islip have good schools? The Central Islip graduation rate is 68% - which is 18% lower than New York
      High school grad. rates
      68%

      19% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      38%

      21% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Central Islip a good place to live? Central Islip has an overall rating of 50% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      50%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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