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My Time In Islip Was Eventful User Rating 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

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Islip? The cost of living in Islip is 140/100 - which is 19% higher than New York.
      Islip
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Islip? Islip crime rates are 1,381, which are 37% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      1,381 per 100k people

      39% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 73  

      39% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -19%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Islip? The median income in Islip is $109,857 which is 81% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $109,85799% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $48,38062% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Islip home prices? Islip home prices are $386,100 - which is 35% higher than New York
      Median home value
      $386,100109% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,78588% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      90%

      42% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Islip have good schools? The Islip graduation rate is 89% - which is 9% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      54%

      13% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Islip a good place to live? Islip has an overall rating of 80% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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