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Compare West Islip to Merrick

This post compares West Islip, New York to Merrick, 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) Merrick (CDP)
Population 27,117 20,679
Income (median) $69,455 $92,376
Home Value (median) $407,300 $543,400
White 95% 92%
Black 0% 2%
Asian 1% 2%
With Kids 37% 36%
Age (median) 42 44
Rentals 5% 5%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, West Islip or Merrick?
A: West Islip has a larger population count than Merrick: 27117 compared with 20679 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Merrick does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 5% for West Islip versus 5% for Merrick.

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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