salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 96% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.2 minutes each way. Most homes (95%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $122,040 a year. That is $59 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 285 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Islip?
Share of households by yearly income. 67.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Islip
| Size | West Islip | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,084 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,064 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,227 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West 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 West Islip, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West Islip
Life in West Islip
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Islip?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,211 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $614,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $61,430 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Islip, NY?
Renting in West Islip costs a median of about $3,051 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in West Islip?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $122,040 a year, or $59 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Islip cheap or expensive?
West Islip is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.3% of the typical household income of $190,119. It ranks 285th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Islip?
The median homeowner in West Islip pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.63% of the median home value.
Is West 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 West Islip?
The median home value in West Islip is $614,300, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
26,865 people live in West Islip. Numbers are typical (middle) values.