Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) A+
Hometown Cafe
Coffee Shop
Hometown Cafe
Coffee Shop
Milano Bean Cafe
Coffee Shop
Milano Bean Cafe
Coffee Shop
Harry's Bagels
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bay Shore Bean
Coffee Shop
Bagel Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Bayway Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Islip Art Museum
Art Gallery
Islip Art Museum
Art Gallery
Bayard Cutting Estate Mansion
Museum
Altamira
Art Gallery
Long Island Photo Gallery
Art Gallery
Islip Theatre 3
Cinema
Firefighter Museum
Museum
Sundance (Historic)
Theatre Arts
Culinary Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Bay Shore Historical Society
Museum
Loews Bay Shore Twin (Historic)
Cinema
YMCA Boulton Center For The Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
CM Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (20) A+
Friendly's
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Buttermilk's Chicken
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Ralph's Famous Italian Ices
Sweets
Ralph's Famous Italian Ices
Sweets
Domino's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Pam's Ice Cream Shop
Sweets
Patty McGee's
Bar
Sugared Up!
Sweets
Parmar wine & liquor
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Kitty Mulligan's
Bar
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Retro Fitness
Gym
Results Gym
Gym
24 fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) A+
Stanley's Bakery
Bakery
Aiello Bros. Pork Store
Grocery Store
A S Italian Fine Foods
Grocery Store
Pat's Marketplace
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Islip Meat Mkt
Grocery Store
Manhattan Sweets Boutique Bakery
Bakery
Bagel Boss
Bakery
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Shoprite
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Bagels On The Bay
Bakery
Familia Bakery
Bakery
Parks (6) F
East Islip Memorial Park
Park
Brookwood Hall Park
Park
Oak Park
Park
Town Hall West Fields
Park
Heckscher State Park
Park
Beaver Dam Park
Park
Islip Beach
Park
Citibank Park
Park
Wurz St/Michael Cacciutullo Park
Park
Wurz St/Michael Cacciutullo Park
Park
Orlin & Cohen -SUSA Sports Complex
Park
Commack Road Park
Park
Byron Lake Park
Park
Byron Lake Park
Park
Chicago Park
Park
Chicago Park
Park
Winnie La Park
Park
Winnie La Park
Park
Homan Avenue Dock
Park
Watchogue Creek Park
Park
Bay Shore Marina Park
Park
Benjamin's Memorial Beach
Park
Benjamin's Memorial Beach
Park
Dr George S King Park
Park
Delta Park
Park
Shops (12) C+
Tomaso's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Cactus Salon and Spa
Hairdresser
Salon 37
Hairdresser
Frans Mens Hairstylists
Hairdresser
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Flowers By Chazz
Florist
Speedway
Convenience Store
iFixScreens Islip
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Maily S Magic Nail
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Kohl's
Department Store
7_Eleven
Convenience Store
Best Buy
Electronics
Visionworks
Optician
Color Nails & Spa
Beauty
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
T-Mobile
Electronics
RF Solutions - Computer Repair
Electronics
Brook Avenue Deli
Convenience Store
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Macy's
Department Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 6.6% take public transportation in East Islip.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations F
Great River
Transit Station
Islip
Transit Station
Islip Avenue & West Spruce Street
Bus Stop
Islip Avenue & Spruce Street
Bus Stop
Connetquot Avenue & Jefferson Street
Bus Stop
Connetquot Avenue & Jefferson Street
Bus Stop
Islip Avenue & West Oak Street
Bus Stop
Connetquot Avenue & Jericho Street
Bus Stop
Connetquot Avenue & Jericho Street
Bus Stop
Connetquot Avenue & East Nassau Street
Bus Stop
Islip Avenue & Ironwood Street
Bus Stop
Connetquot Avenue & Providence Drive
Bus Stop
Islip Avenue & Ironwood Street
Bus Stop
Islip Avenue & Beaver Dam Road
Bus Stop
Islip Avenue & Beaver Dam Road
Bus Stop
Manhattan Boulevard & North Rosylyn Street
Bus Stop
Manhattan Boulevard & North Rosylyn Street
Bus Stop
Manhattan Boulevard & Bellmore Avenue
Bus Stop
Manhattan Boulevard & Bellmore Avenue
Bus Stop
Islip Avenue & Juniper Street
Bus Stop
Islip Avenue & Juniper Street
Bus Stop
Connetquot Avenue & Manhattan Boulevard
Bus Stop
Connetquot Avenue & Seley Cross Street
Bus Stop
Connetquot Avenue & Edgewood Street
Bus Stop
Islip Avenue & Poplar Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.6% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in East Islip is 147/100 - which is 26% higher than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime B

East Islip crime rates are 1,332 per 100k, which is 38% lower than New York
Property Crime
1,067 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
266 crimes per 100k B
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employment A+

The median income in East Islip is $111,423 - which is 83% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$111,423 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.8% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
East Islip Fire Department
Fire Station
Michael Sloan, DMD
Dentist
Innovative Dental Care
Dentist
Islip Fire Department Headquarters Building
Fire Station
Great River Fire Station
Fire Station
Great River Fire Department
Fire Station
US District Court
Police
Suffolk County District Court
Police
Suffolk Police Marine Bureau
Police
Southside Hospital
Hospital
Bay Shore Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance
Ambulance Station
Bay Shore Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing A+

East Islip home prices are $427,900 - which is 49% higher than New York
Home Price
$427,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
6% B
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio) C-
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schools B+

The East Islip graduation rate is 91% - which is 11% higher than New York
School Test Scores
60% C-
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (4) C-
John F Kennedy Elementary School
St Mary School
Timber Point Elementary School
Chatterbox Day School
East Islip Middle School
Wing Elementary School
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School
Ruth C Kinney Elementary School
Idle Hour Elementary School
Islip Middle School
Connetquot Elementary School
Commack Road Elementary School
Brook Avenue Elementary School
Loretta Park Elementary School
Laurel Park Elementary School
Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School
Connetquot Alternative Preschool At Premm
Southeast Elementary School
St Patrick School
Marguerite L Mulvey School
Bay Shore Middle School
Fifth Avenue School
Mary G Clarkson School
High Schools (0) F
East Islip High School
Islip High School
Bay Shore Senior High School
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ratings A

East Islip has an overall rating of 81% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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East Islip Area Facts

  • East Islip has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • East Islip crime rates are 38% lower than the New York average
  • Cost of living in East Islip is 26% higher than the New York average

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East Islip, NY - City Review 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) East Islip, New York is a great area to live. It has been ranked in the 53rd percentile for livability. The weather is mostly sunny and has an average summer temperature of around 71 degree fahrenheit. If the weather in the ares does not sell you on living in East Islip; hopefull ...Read More y the great employment, housing, and low crime rating will help make your decision.

The city has a 92 percent higher median household income than New York City. The median home value is 41 percent higher than New York. And there is 37 percent less crimes committed than in New York. These numbers clearly make East Islip a much more desirable area and classify it as one of the best ares in East Islip.

Although there is not a large option of activities to do around East Islip it still is a great area to live and have a family. The cost of living may be slightly higher than New York but you pay for more space, lower crime, better housing options, and better employment opportunities. There are still may fun places and activities to enjoy in the community here. Read Less
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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in East Islip? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      East Islip Memorial Park
      Brookwood Hall Park
      Oak Park
      Town Hall West Fields
      Heckscher State Park
      Beaver Dam Park
      Islip Beach
      Citibank Park

      Entertainment

      Bayway Arts Center
      Islip Art Museum
      Islip Art Museum
      Bayard Cutting Estate Mansion
      Altamira
      Long Island Photo Gallery
      Islip Theatre 3
      Firefighter Museum

      Food & Drink

      Friendly's
      Subway
      Subway
      Rita's Italian Ice
      Buttermilk's Chicken
      Boston Market
      Dunkin'
      Dunkin'

      D+ Commute

      Is public transit available in East Islip? Of all people who commute, 6.6% take public transportation in East Islip.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      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 East Islip? The cost of living in East Islip is 147/100 - which is 26% higher than New York.
      East Islip
      147

      47% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in East Islip? East Islip crime rates are 1,332, which are 38% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      1,332 per 100k people

      43% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 76

      43% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      21%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in East Islip? The median income in East Islip is $111,423 which is 83% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $111,423101% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $48,22362% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      61% lower than the US average

      C- Health & Safety

      Is East Islip a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are East Islip home prices? East Islip home prices are $427,900 - which is 49% higher than New York
      Median home value
      $427,900132% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,086120% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      85%

      33% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does East Islip have good schools? The East Islip graduation rate is 91% - which is 11% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      60%

      24% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is East Islip a good place to live? East Islip has an overall rating of 81% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      4 total surveys

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