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Island Park, NY

Island Park, NY.

Population: 8,454 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Island Park, NY is $758,325 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $785,000 after a median 61 days on market. Typical rent runs $4,233/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$758,325

Typical home value

+3.8%

1-year change

61

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$758,325
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+14.4%
5-year appreciation
+26.6%
10-year appreciation
+78.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$758,325
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$785,000
Median list price
$749,000
Median price per sqft
$413
1-year sale-price change
+24.6%
Median days on market
61 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
23
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
25
1-year forecast
+2.8%
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$4,233/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,964/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,285/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,689/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,458/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,671/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
8.7 : 1
Schools include
FRANCIS X HEGARTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ISLAND PARK LINCOLN ORENS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, winter weather, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · lightning: Very High · winter weather: Very High · coastal flooding: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
3,420
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
7.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Peninsula Boulevard Ground Water Plume (4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.6 in
Annual snowfall
25.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
29
Days with Good air quality
287
Days with Moderate air quality
77
Highest AQI recorded (year)
92

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
385
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
198,309
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
216,240

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
20
Nearest national park
Gateway National Recreation Area (14 mi)
National parks include
Gateway National Recreation Area, Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site, Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
121
Hospitals include
GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -, NORWALK HOSPITAL, SILVER HILL HOSPITAL INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-7,185 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1963
Housing built before 1970
62.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.0%
Median annual property tax
$9,637
Mean commute to work
35 min
Households with broadband internet
85.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
557,549
Average weekly wage
$1,495
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
821

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Island ParkState medianUS median
Typical home value$758,325$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$785,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market61 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$4,233/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$9,637$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Island Park, NY?
$758,325.
What is the median sale price in Island Park, NY?
$785,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Island Park, NY?
Median days on market: 61 days.
What is typical rent in Island Park, NY?
Typical rent: $4,233/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Island Park, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, winter weather, cold wave.
Is Island Park, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Island Park, NY. 3,420 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Island Park, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Island Park, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Island Park, NY?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Peninsula Boulevard Ground Water Plume, 4 mi.
How many schools serve Island Park, NY?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Island Park, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 16.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Island Park, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 29. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Island Park, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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