salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 92% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Most homes (89.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $119,520 a year. That is $57 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New York. It is number 282 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in East Islip?
Share of households by yearly income. 60.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in East Islip
| Size | East Islip | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $3,034 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,959 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,724 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is East Islip overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for East Islip, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in East Islip
Life in East Islip
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Islip?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,128 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $593,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $59,320 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Islip, NY?
Renting in East Islip costs a median of about $2,988 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in East Islip?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $119,520 a year, or $57 an hour at a full-time job.
Is East Islip cheap or expensive?
East Islip is rated OK: rent takes 22.5% of the typical household income of $159,614. It ranks 282nd cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in East Islip?
The median homeowner in East Islip pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.69% of the median home value.
Is East Islip more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in East Islip?
The median home value in East Islip is $593,200, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
13,573 people live in East Islip. Numbers are typical (middle) values.