East Islip, New York
East Islip is a community of 13,573 people in Suffolk County, New York.
Why visit East Islip
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 34 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Islip Theatre 3, Bay Shore Hose Company No. 1 Firehouse, Connetquot River State Park Preserve and Heckscher State Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in East Islip
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About East Islip
East Islip is a hamlet and Census-designated place (CDP) located within the Town of Islip in Suffolk County, on the South Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 13,931 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article East Islip, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks11
Bay Shore Hose Company No. 1 Firehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Fire station in Bay Shore, United States of America
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
State park in New York
Jacob Ockers House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Government building in Bay Shore, New York
Wereholme
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Westbrook
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Large estate house listed on National Register of Historic places in Great River, NY
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
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4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes34
J&R's Islip Steak House
Restaurant · Steak House · 2.0 mi
J&R’s Islip Steak House is serving up great steaks & burgers for almost a decade. Best known for our marinated steaks & our premium burgers.
116 Main Street, Islip
Mo-Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 11:30-22:00
Redefine Meals
Restaurant · American, Italian, Mexican, Asian · 1.4 mi
526 East Main Street, Islip
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
Friendly's
Diner · American · 0.4 mi
50 East Main Street;Montauk Highway, East Islip
Ralph's Italian Ices
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.4 mi
54 West Main Street, East Islip
22 more on the map.
History
Originally referred to as "East of Islip", the name was acquired in 1890 from the estate of William Nicoll, an English aristocrat who purchased the surrounding land in 1683 to erect a family residence. Nicoll's purchase comprised 51,000 acres (210 km2) from the Secatogue Indians, reaching as far as Bayport to the east, Babylon to the west and Ronkonkoma to the north. His mansion, Islip Grange, named after his family's ancestral estate at Northampshire, England, stood near the shoreline of what is now Heckscher State Park.
From the History section of East Islip, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship12
Bay Shore Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
First Congregational Church of Bay Shore
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
St. Johns Episcopal Church and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging9
Shell
Gas station · 1.6 mi
3260 Sunrise Highway Eastbound Service Road, East Islip
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Map of East Islip
143 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 26°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 27°F | 4.6 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 33°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 43°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 64°F | 52°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 62°F | 3.7 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 70°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 69°F | 5.8 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 61°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 50°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 40°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 32°F | 4.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Molloy Cercom (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Suffolk County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-21: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-25: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-15: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Bay Shore 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Central Islip 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Deer Park 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Babylon 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Dix Hills 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Commack 10 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Centereach 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Copiague 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Coram 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Bethpage 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lodge at Connetquot, Christine from L.I., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jacob Ockers House, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Westbrook, Bayard Cutting Arboretum, seen from the Great Lawn 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint John's Episcopal Church & Cemetery (Oakdale, New York), DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bay Shore Hose Company No. 1 Firehouse, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bay Shore 1st Congregational Church; Union Blvd & First St, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bay Shore Methodist Episcopal Church Mar 10, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wereholme; Harold Weeks Estate-1, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- U.S. Post Office Bay Shore NY Mar 10, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
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