East Islip

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East Islip, NY

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Enjoy the many perks of this community by the bay

Suburban Coastal Peaceful Charming Quaint Scenic Convenient

Situated in Suffolk County along the Great South Bay, East Islip offers residents a small-town atmosphere with all the amenities of a larger city. East Islip is home to tree-laden residential neighborhoods, quiet beaches, and a vibrant Main Street brimming with tasty eateries, specialty shops, and national chains.

East Islip is convenient to a host of shopping opportunities at Central Islip Town Center and Westfield South Shore. Outdoor adventure abounds near East Islip at Brookwood Hall Park, East Islip Marina Park, Westbrook Sports Complex, Connetquot River State Park Preserve, and Heckscher State Park. Convenience to multiple major roadways and the Long Island Rail Road’s Great River Station makes getting around from East Islip a breeze.

Transportation

72

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

John F Kennedy Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

450 Students

5
out of 10

Timber Point Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

345 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Heckscher State Park
  • Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park
  • Long Island Environmental Interpretive Center
  • Connetquot River State Park Preserve
  • Long Island Maritime Museum

Airports

  • Long Island MacArthur
  • John F Kennedy International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.