Islip Terrace

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Islip Terrace, NY

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A laidback Hamlet that’s just minutes from New York City

Suburban Quiet Small Business Commuter Convenient Walkable

Islip Terrace sits in the center of Long Island and is only about an hour’s commute from the Big Apple. Largely residential, you’ll find townhome communities and apartment complexes as well as modest single-family homes for rent. Carleton Avenue houses delis, restaurants, shops and more, but most of Islip Terrace is a relatively laidback residential area. Families love the highly-rated schools in the area, and commuters will appreciate the Parkway that winds its way around the neighborhood, making it easy to explore the rest of Long Island by car. Neighboring communities hold a great number of restaurants choices and retail options, and the barrier islands and beaches are just minutes away to the south.

Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Ruth C Kinney Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

302 Students

7
out of 10

Connetquot Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

366 Students

Rating Unavailable

East Islip Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

804 Students

6
out of 10

East Islip High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,145 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Long Island Environmental Interpretive Center
  • Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park
  • Connetquot River State Park Preserve
  • Heckscher State Park
  • Lakeland County Park

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.