Here's what it costs to live in West Islip, New York, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,765 per month, while the typical home is valued around $614,300. Households earn a median of $176,281 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$176,281
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,765
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$614,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
26,865
Latest estimate
Median Age
38.5 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,744
Per month
Avg Home Value
$720,150
Census ACS
January Avg
32°F
July Avg
75°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
32.2
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
98.0%
What is the cost of living index for West Islip?
The cost of living index for West Islip is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in West Islip?
The median gross rent in West Islip is $2,765 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in West Islip?
The median household income in West Islip is $176,281 per year.
What is the median home value in West Islip?
The median home value in West Islip is $614,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in West Islip?
Air quality data for West Islip is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in West Islip?
Tax data for New York is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
