$583,433Average Value$232Average Price per Sq Ft27Homes For Sale
Long Island suburb with modestly priced homes
Located within a stretch of commuter-friendly Long Island suburbs, Central Islip is a mostly residential hamlet with well-maintained outdoor sports facilities, a large shopping center and modestly priced homes. There’s good value here for first-time homebuyers or people just moving to the area. “It’s called ‘central’ because it’s close to everything,” says Joan Brandmeier, a salesperson with Keller Williams Realty and longtime resident of next-door Islip Terrace. “The neighborhood runs between Southern State Parkway and the Long Island Expressway, has its own Long Island Rail Road Station, and is right next to Connetquot River State Park Preserve.”
The nearby Historical Nicoll Grist Mill was recently refurbished to its original appearance.
The Southern State Parkway near Central Islip is one of three main east to west travel arteries.
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Postwar ranches and attached townhomes
Homes in parts of central Long Island that are neither on the north nor south shores tend to be better value. Central Islip’s housing stock is among some of the most affordable in the area and there’s great value for different types of buyers. Postwar ranches on quarter-acre lots range from $250,000 to $600,000 depending on size and condition. Some of the properties priced lower might require a bit of updating. Larger Brookfield colonials, colonial revivals, split-levels and classic long island Hi-Ranches fetch between $550,000 and $600,000. Comparable homes in Islip Terrace top out at $850,000. A few larger homes closer to Connetquot River State Park Preserve sell for just over $700,000. The area also has several recently built attached townhome condo complexes with two-bed, two-bath units hovering around the $350,000 mark.
Townhomes in Central Islip are popping up slowly developing the suburban landscape.
There are many unique customizations of ranch style homes that have been done in Central Islip.
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New York City in an hour and 20 minutes
Located in the middle of the hamlet, Central Islip Town Center has big box stores like Target and The Home Depot. To the north, West Suffolk Avenue has a number of owner-operated businesses like Tango Argentinian Steakhouse and Peruvian Restaurant Asi Es Mi Perú. It also has a CTown Supermarket. Islip Avenue also plays host to popular neighborhood haunts like Salvadoran restaurant El Limeño and Mexican food counter Tenampa. These establishments reflect the hamlet’s thriving Central American community.
Tango Argentinian Steakhouse in Central Islip is an unassuming nice spot in town.
C-Town Supermarket is one of the main options in Central Islip for groceries.
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Fairfield Properties Ballpark and Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Central Islip has several sports facilities, the most notable of which is Fairfield Properties Ballpark. The stadium is home to minor league baseball team, the Long Island Ducks, and hosts children’s activities throughout the year. Just across Carleton Avenue, the SUSA Orlin & Cohen Sports Complex has state-of-the-art soccer fields. The Gulf Haven Golf Course is nearby. Roberto Clemente Park in Brentwood has a public pool. Running along Central Islip’s eastern edge is the 3,473-acre Connetquot River State Park Preserve, which has miles of nature trails and bridle paths for horseback riding. Parkview Riding Center offers lessons, trail rides and features a petting zoo with goats, ducks, sheep and donkeys.
Since 2000, the Long Island Ducks have been amazing fans with their games.
Gull Haven is a beautiful and well maintained course for nearby Central Islip residents.
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Public Schools with great extracurriculars
Students attend schools in the Central Islip District. Francis J. O'Neill Elementary School has a C-plus from Niche and a 15 to 1 student-teacher ratio. For grades 7 and 8, Ralph Reed School maintains an overall C-rating. Central Islip Senior High School has a B-minus. 78% of graduates earn a New York State Regent’s Diploma. The school has great extracurricular programs like the Future Business Leaders of America after-school club.
The Ralph G Reed Middle School is in the heart of the neighborhood to make commuting easy.
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Parks in this Area
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Bike Trails
Fishing
Lake
College Woods Playground
Playground
Central Islip Community Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer
Beaver Dam Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Michael Cacciutullo Park
Basketball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Long Island MacArthur
14 min drive
Train
Central Islip Station
Bus
Boulevard Ave & E Cherry St
Bus
Bishop Mcgann Village
Bus
Cohalan Court Complex
Bus
Li Motor Pkwy & Jetson Ln
Bus
E Suffolk Ave & Carleton Ave
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Us District Court
Bus
Hawthorne Ave & Feller Dr
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.459 Reviews
2.0Niche User
4/26/2014Niche Review
Not a lot of job opportunities locally.
2.0Current Resident
1/10/2017Niche Review
The teachers are great, however more resources need to be provided to the students. The school programs and activities need more money to be able to compete with other schools and districts. Their needs to be more career path information provided to the students. The violence in the community is at a all-time high, and more attention needs to be given to the students of such a poverty filled community.
4.0Current Resident
4/8/2020Niche Review
I liked the community aspect. However, the town is becoming very overcrowded therefore making the school system overcrowded and I would like to see some changes made.
3.0Niche User
11/24/2015Niche Review
central islip is a great place to live in howevet their are alot of drug dealers and alcoholics in this area .The rent price is better in most areas,a room is costing you 400$ a month here which is great. This area is very convenient because the supermarket,gasoline stations, and laundry mats are close.
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Central Islip Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central Islip, Long Island sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Islip, Long Island over the last 12 months is $411,500, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
33,929
Median Age
37
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$94,806
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$117,298
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
18.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.4%
% Population in Labor Force
71.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
37''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
39/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
38/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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