How long is the commute from Islip (community), NY?
Workers who live in Islip (community), NY take an average of 27.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.1% of workers drive alone to work.
2.5% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
10.2% work from home.
6.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.9 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 2.5%
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Households without a car
- 6.5%
How people in Islip (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Islip (community) | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.1% (±3.3 points) | 72.1% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.2% (±2.1 points) | 7.5% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.5% (±1.1 points) | 4.8% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.9 points) | 1.4% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.4 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.2% (±1.9 points) | 12.0% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Islip (community), the average commute is lower than in Suffolk County (31.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Islip (community), the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Suffolk County (4.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Suffolk County, Islip (community) ranks 85 of 113 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 230 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Islip (community)
| Vehicles available | Islip (community) | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% (±4.8 points) | 5.1% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.1% (±5.3 points) | 27.1% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.9% (±4.4 points) | 39.1% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.5% (±3.9 points) | 28.8% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Islip (community), the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Suffolk County (5.1%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Islip (community)
| Islip (community) | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.2% (±1.9 points) | 12.0% (±0.4 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.3% (±6.0 points) | 96.5% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.1% (±6.0 points) | 93.2% (±0.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Islip (community), the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Suffolk County (93.2%).
It is not measurably different from New York (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Islip (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islip (community) | — | 27.9 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| East Islip | 1.5 mi | 30.0 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bay Shore | 1.8 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Islip Terrace | 2.1 mi | 32.9 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Great River | 2.4 mi | 31.3 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Brightwaters | 2.6 mi | 32.2 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| West Bay Shore | 3.0 mi | 32.2 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| North Bay Shore | 3.2 mi | 26.5 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| North Great River | 3.3 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Village of Brightwaters, NY (32.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Suffolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 79 (tie) | North Amityville | 28.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 79 (tie) | West Sayville | 28.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 81 | Lake Ronkonkoma | 28.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 82 | Oakdale | 28.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 83 (tie) | Bohemia | 27.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 83 (tie) | Calverton | 27.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 83 (tie) | Islip (community) | 27.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 86 | Brookhaven (community) | 27.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 87 | East Farmingdale | 27.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 88 (tie) | Central Islip | 27.3 minutes (±1.3) |
| 88 (tie) | Southold (community) | 27.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 90 | North Sea | 26.9 minutes (±4.8) |
| 91 (tie) | North Bay Shore | 26.5 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 13 of 113 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Islip (community) 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 Islip (community)
How long is the average commute in Islip (community)?
Workers who live in Islip (community), NY take an average of 27.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Islip (community) without a car?
6.5% of households in Islip (community) have no vehicle, and 2.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Islip (community)?
10.2% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Islip (community) worked from home, and 87.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Islip CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Islip CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — 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) for Islip CDP, New York (place:37869, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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