How many renters in Central Islip, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
63.8% (±11.2 points) of renting households in Central Islip, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 40.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 63.8% (±11.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 54.5% (±10.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 40.6% (±8.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Central Islip
| Share of income spent on rent | Central Islip | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.1% (±3.3 points) | 10.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.3% (±5.2 points) | 10.9% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.6% (±4.1 points) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.2% (±7.7 points) | 9.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.3% (±5.1 points) | 9.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 54.5% (±10.0 points) | 49.0% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Central Islip against Suffolk County, its state and the nation
| Central Islip | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 63.8% (±11.2 points) | 58.8% (±1.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 54.5% (±10.0 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 40.6% (±8.5 points) | 34.5% (±0.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $52,208 (±$11,002) | $72,488 (±$2,196) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,071 (±$247) | $2,255 (±$27) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Central Islip, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Suffolk County (58.8%).
It is also higher than in New York (52.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Suffolk County, Central Islip ranks 36 of 111 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 102 of 407.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Central Islip
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Islip | — | 63.8% (±11.2 points) | — |
| Village of Islandia | 2.0 mi | 61.5% (±41.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Islip Terrace | 2.3 mi | 39.1% (±42.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Great River | 2.5 mi | 64.6% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hauppauge | 2.8 mi | 58.0% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bohemia | 3.1 mi | 72.4% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Islip (community) | 3.9 mi | 67.0% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Bay Shore | 3.9 mi | 41.3% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ronkonkoma | 3.9 mi | 53.8% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Suffolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 29 (tie) | Shirley | 66.4% (±18.3 points) |
| 31 | East Moriches | 66.1% (±19.0 points) |
| 32 | East Setauket | 65.3% (±39.7 points) |
| 33 | Centereach | 64.8% (±10.4 points) |
| 34 | Center Moriches | 64.7% (±33.8 points) |
| 35 | North Great River | 64.6% (±21.3 points) |
| 36 | Central Islip | 63.8% (±11.2 points) |
| 37 | St. James | 63.7% (±27.7 points) |
| 38 (tie) | Kings Park | 63.5% (±16.0 points) |
| 38 (tie) | Tuckahoe (community) | 63.5% (±32.0 points) |
| 40 | Gordon Heights | 62.9% (±42.6 points) |
| 41 | Lake Ronkonkoma | 62.6% (±19.5 points) |
| 42 | North Sea | 61.4% (±29.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 111 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Central Islip is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Islip, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Central Islip
Are renters in Central Islip rent-burdened?
63.8% of renting households in Central Islip pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Central Islip spend on rent?
The median renting household in Central Islip, NY spends 40.6% (±8.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Central Islip CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Central Islip CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Central Islip CDP, New York
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Central Islip CDP, New York (place:13552, in state:36).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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