City safety & data profile

West IslipNY

West Islip, NY is a 28K-resident city in Suffolk County with a median household income of $176,281.

Suffolk County, New York. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for West Islip, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. West Islip has a population larger than 61% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $614,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-18

28K
Population
Top 39%
By size
$176,281
Median income
$614,300
Median home
2.7%
Poverty rate

The read on West Islip

West Islip posts a median household income higher than 97% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the West Islip area.

Top 3%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near West Islip

Where West Islip income ranks nationally

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

$176,281 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 West Islip, NY beyond the headline numbers

West Islip sits inside Suffolk County, New York, at roughly 40.71°N, -73.31°W. Population 28,335, $176,281 median household income. Median home value $614,300, median rent $2,765. Poverty rate 2.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: West Islip's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 28.8%, then obesity at 27.2%. 1 hospital in/around West Islip, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
28,335
West Islip
Median Income
$176,281
+159% vs avg
Median Home Value
$614,300
+170% vs avg
Median Age
38.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Suffolk County) - West 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 West Islip, NY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,765/mo
Poverty Rate
2.7% -81% vs avg
Unemployment 3.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 49.8%
Work From Home 12.9%
Public Transit 4.7%

Population

White 83.9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%

Health Profile 14 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
28.8%
Obesity
27.2%
Physical Inactivity
19%
Binge Drinking
18.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
14%
Frequent Physical Distress
10.5%
Current Asthma
10.2%
Current Smoking
8.2%
Diabetes
8%
Coronary Heart Disease
5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 71.9%
Annual Checkup 81.5%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
4.3%
Stroke
2.5%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
WEST ISLIP · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of West Islip, NY? ▼
West Islip, NY has a population of 28,335 people, located in Suffolk County, New York.
What is the median household income in West Islip? ▼
The median household income in West Islip, NY is $176,281 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 2.7%.
What is the median home value in West Islip? ▼
The median home value in West Islip, NY is $614,300. Median rent is $2,765/month.
What are the top health concerns in West Islip? ▼
The top health indicators in West Islip include High Blood Pressure (28.8%), Obesity (27.2%), Physical Inactivity (19%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in West Islip? ▼
West Islip has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in West Islip? ▼
The median age in West Islip, NY is 38.5 years. 49.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

West Islip, NY is located in Suffolk County, New York. With a population of 28K and a $176,281 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the West Islip area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using West 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.