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Compare West Islip to Troy

This post compares West Islip, New York to Troy, 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) Troy (city)
Population 27,117 49,826
Income (median) $69,455 $42,889
Home Value (median) $407,300 $144,400
White 95% 69%
Black 0% 17%
Asian 1% 4%
With Kids 37% 26%
Age (median) 42 30
Rentals 5% 63%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, West Islip or Troy?
A: West Islip has a smaller population count than Troy: 27117 compared with 49826 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Troy does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 5% for West Islip versus 63% for Troy.

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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