West Islip is a city in New York state in USA with a population of 26614 residents.. The poverty rate of West Islip is 3.4%, which is 76% lower than national average. The typical household in West Islip earns $132415 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 13.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in West Islip, only 95% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of West Islip remained 4%, which is 15% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In West Islip, only 41% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 29% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in West Islip is 146, which is 46% higher than national average. Median home value in West Islip is $451000 , which is 96% higher than national average. While median income in West Islip remained $132415, which is 96% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.