West Islip,NY

West Islip, NY

General Information
Name	West Islip,NY
Native Name
Other Names
Settlement Type	Hamlet and census-designated place
Transliteration
Language 1
Type 1
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Location
Coordinates	40.706°N 73.297°W
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Population
Total	28,335
Density	per km²
Area
Total	17.0 km²
Land	16.8 km²
Water	0.2 km²
Government
Type
Leader
Time Zone
Standard	UTC-5
DST	UTC-4

West Islip is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located in the Town of Islip, Suffolk County, on the South Shore of Long Island, New York.

Geography

West Islip is bordered to the west by Babylon, to the east by Bay Shore, to the north by North Babylon, and to the south by the Great South Bay.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, the population of West Islip was 28,335. The area is predominantly residential, with a mix of single-family homes and small businesses.

Education

West Islip is served by the West Islip Union Free School District, which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and West Islip High School.

Healthcare

The area is home to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, a major healthcare facility providing a wide range of medical services to the community.

Transportation

West Islip is accessible via the Southern State Parkway and the Robert Moses Causeway. Public transportation is provided by the Long Island Rail Road and local bus services.

Notable People

• Pat Benatar, a famous rock singer, was born in Brooklyn but grew up in Lindenhurst, a nearby town.
• Boomer Esiason, a former NFL quarterback and current sports commentator, resides in West Islip.

External Links

• West Islip Community Website