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Compare West Islip to Medford

This post compares West Islip, New York to Medford, New York across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension West Islip (CDP) Medford (CDP)
Population 27,117 24,129
Income (median) $69,455 $60,554
Home Value (median) $407,300 $298,900
White 95% 86%
Black 0% 6%
Asian 1% 3%
With Kids 37% 33%
Age (median) 42 40
Rentals 5% 15%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, West Islip or Medford?
A: West Islip has a similar population count than Medford: 27117 compared with 24129 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in West Islip or in Medford?
A: Incomes are on average higher in West Islip.

Q: Are homes more expensive in West Islip or Medford?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in West Islip.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Medford does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 5% for West Islip versus 15% for Medford.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to West Islip may include: Massapequa, Oceanside, and Holbrook.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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