City safety & data profile

East IslipNY

East Islip, NY is a 14K-resident city in Suffolk County with a median household income of $147,996.

Suffolk County, New York. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for East Islip, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. East Islip has a population larger than 25% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $593,200.

Data updated 2026-07-20

14K
Population
Top 75%
By size
$147,996
Median income
$593,200
Median home
4.4%
Poverty rate

The read on East Islip

East Islip posts a median household income higher than 92% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 8%
by median income, US cities

Where East Islip income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$147,996 Top 8% higher than 92% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading East Islip, NY beyond the headline numbers

East Islip sits inside Suffolk County, New York, at roughly 40.73°N, -73.19°W. Population 14,475, $147,996 median household income. Median home value $593,200, median rent $2,708. Poverty rate 4.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: East Islip's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 30.5%, then obesity at 28.9%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for East Islip from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
14,475
East Islip
Median Income
$147,996
+118% vs avg
Median Home Value
$593,200
+160% vs avg
Median Age
43.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Suffolk County) - East Islip's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.5M+2%
Median Income
$130,686+49%
Median Home Value
$578,400+51%
Poverty Rate
6.4%+0%
Unemployment
4.7%-36%

Economics

Economics indicators for East Islip, NY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,708/mo
Poverty Rate
4.4% -69% vs avg
Unemployment 2.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 42.7%
Work From Home 12.8%
Public Transit 3.3%

Population

White 81.3%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%

Health Profile 14 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
30.5%
Obesity
28.9%
Physical Inactivity
21.4%
Binge Drinking
17.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.6%
Current Asthma
10.6%
Current Smoking
9.6%
Diabetes
8.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 68.4%
Annual Checkup 81.5%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
5%
Stroke
2.8%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of East Islip, NY? ▼
East Islip, NY has a population of 14,475 people, located in Suffolk County, New York.
What is the median household income in East Islip? ▼
The median household income in East Islip, NY is $147,996 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 4.4%.
What is the median home value in East Islip? ▼
The median home value in East Islip, NY is $593,200. Median rent is $2,708/month.
What are the top health concerns in East Islip? ▼
The top health indicators in East Islip include High Blood Pressure (30.5%), Obesity (28.9%), Physical Inactivity (21.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in East Islip? ▼
The median age in East Islip, NY is 43.1 years. 42.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

East Islip, NY is located in Suffolk County, New York. With a population of 14K and a $147,996 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Safety alerts for the East Islip area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using East Islip's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Suffolk County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.