Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
19%
East Islip
East Islip, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,714
Population
13,497
Renter Mix
14% Rent
Enjoy the many perks of this community by the bay
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Situated in Suffolk County along the Great South Bay, East Islip offers residents a small-town atmosphere with all the amenities of a larger city. East Islip is home to tree-laden residential neighborhoods, quiet beaches, and a vibrant Main Street brimming with tasty eateries, specialty shops, and national chains.
East Islip is convenient to a host of shopping opportunities at Central Islip Town Center and Westfield South Shore. Outdoor adventure abounds near East Islip at Brookwood Hall Park, East Islip Marina Park, Westbrook Sports Complex, Connetquot River State Park Preserve, and Heckscher State Park. Convenience to multiple major roadways and the Long Island Rail Road’s Great River Station makes getting around from East Islip a breeze.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$135,047
Average: $158,134
Education
3,964
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,713
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
East Islip has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
14%
Non-Renters
86%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in East Islip, NY is $2,235 for a studio, $2,714 for one bedroom, $3,130 for two bedrooms, and $3,415 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Islip has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,714/month
772 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly East Islip, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
John F Kennedy Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
416 Students
Timber Point Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
370 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Heckscher State Park
- Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park
- Long Island Environmental Interpretive Center
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve
- Long Island Maritime Museum
Airports
- Long Island MacArthur
- John F Kennedy International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.