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Islip, New York

CDP · Suffolk County

At a glance

17,362
Population
$542,200
Median home value (all homes)
79% above U.S. median
$670,877
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,235/mo
Median rent
66% above U.S. median
$120,909
Median household income
54% above U.S. median
27.9 min
Average commute
87.1%
Homes with broadband
95.34%
Locations with fiber available
5.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 138 — 38% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing96% above
Goods & services8% above
Utilities36% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost6% above
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college9 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates86.6%
College graduates34.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Islip Economic Development
The Town of Islip Office of Economic Development assists companies in identifying sites for relocation or expansion, fast-tracking all necessary permits, and in accessing the many Federal, State and local economic programs available to help grow your business.
city Town of Islip Economic Development
The Town of Islip Office of Economic Development provides site location assistance, loan and tax assistance, workforce development resources, and sector-specific opportunities to help businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities grow.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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