Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
16%
Islip Terrace
Islip Terrace, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,290
Population
5,012
Renter Mix
12% Rent
A laidback Hamlet that’s just minutes from New York City
Suburban
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Quiet
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Small Business
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Commuter
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Convenient
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Walkable
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Islip Terrace sits in the center of Long Island and is only about an hour’s commute from the Big Apple. Largely residential, you’ll find townhome communities and apartment complexes as well as modest single-family homes for rent. Carleton Avenue houses delis, restaurants, shops and more, but most of Islip Terrace is a relatively laidback residential area. Families love the highly-rated schools in the area, and commuters will appreciate the Parkway that winds its way around the neighborhood, making it easy to explore the rest of Long Island by car. Neighboring communities hold a great number of restaurants choices and retail options, and the barrier islands and beaches are just minutes away to the south.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$140,855
Average: $152,178
Education
1,236
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,005
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Islip Terrace has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
12%
Non-Renters
88%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Islip Terrace, NY is $2,080 for a studio, and $2,290 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Islip Terrace has increased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,290/month
476 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Islip Terrace, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Ruth C Kinney Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
314 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
352 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
758 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,170 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Long Island Environmental Interpretive Center
- Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve
- Heckscher State Park
- Lakeland County Park
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.