It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 17 Islip neighborhoods we score (average 83/100), 17 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?City average
83
Go
Neighborhoods scored
17
17 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 13
- Go, stay aware: 4
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 10 safest neighborhoods in Islip
- 1SaltaireIslipSaltaire is an incorporated village situated on western Fire Island within the Town of Islip. Characterized by car-free wooden boardwalks, pristine…96Go
- 2Great RiverIslipGreat River is a peaceful, picturesque hamlet in the Town of Islip bordered by the Connetquot River and Great South Bay. It is best known for its…92Go
- 3BrightwatersIslipBrightwaters is a historic planned community known for its tranquil canal estates, scenic park preserves, and classic early 20th-century…91Go
- 4West SayvilleIslipLocated along the Great South Bay in the Town of Islip, West Sayville is a tranquil community renowned for its oyster harvesting heritage and…90Go
- 5Oakdale (Islip)IslipOakdale is a quiet, residential waterfront community in the Town of Islip celebrated for its Gilded Age estates, canals, and proximity to the…90Go
- 6BohemiaIslipLocated in the Town of Islip on south-central Long Island, Bohemia is a quiet, family-oriented hamlet bordered by Long Island MacArthur Airport and…89Go
- 7Holbrook (Islip)IslipHolbrook is an established suburban hamlet situated within Suffolk County, straddling the towns of Islip and Brookhaven. It is predominantly…88Go
- 8West Bay ShoreIslipWest Bay Shore is an established residential hamlet in the Town of Islip, bordered by Brightwaters and the Great South Bay. It features historic…86Go
- 9North Great RiverIslipNorth Great River is a small, primarily residential hamlet within the Town of Islip on the South Shore of Long Island. Dominated by single-family…85Go
- 10Islip TerraceIslipIslip Terrace is an unincorporated hamlet in Suffolk County characterized by tidy single-family homes, leafy residential streets, and convenient…85Go
Use more caution: 10 lowest-scoring areas
Best things to do in Islip
- Hike or birdwatch along the extensive pine-barren trails of the adjacent Edgewood Oak Brush Plains State Preserve.
- Shop, dine, and catch a movie at the nearby Tanger Outlets complex in Deer Park.
- Enjoy outdoor sports and seasonal community recreation at nearby Otsego Park.
- Visit Jake's 58 Casino Hotel for electronic gaming, dining, and live sports viewing
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and ballfields at Village of Islandia First Responders Memorial Park
- Shop and dine at the commercial plazas along Veterans Memorial Highway
- Explore nature trails and fish along the waters of nearby Connetquot River State Park Preserve
- Catch local youth sports games and enjoy community recreation at nearby Lakeland County Park
Getting around Islip
Transit
- Public access is operated via Fire Island Ferries departing from the Bay Shore ferry terminal on Long Island, which connects via taxi or shuttle to the Bay Shore LIRR train station.
- Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) operates the Great River station on the Montauk Branch with sporadic diesel and electric service; Suffolk County Transit buses serve nearby arterials, but service is infrequent.
- Suffolk County Transit operates local bus service along Route 27A (Montauk Highway). The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Bay Shore Station is located immediately east of the village border, providing direct service to New York City.
Biking & trails
- Bicycles are a primary mode of transportation across village boardwalks during designated hours, though no public bike-share system is operated on the island.
- There are no public bike-share programs, but paved multi-use paths inside Heckscher State Park connect directly to the regional South Shore trail network along Sunrise Highway.
Parking
- No public vehicular traffic or parking is permitted within Saltaire; visitors must park in paid long-term lots at the Bay Shore ferry terminal on the mainland ($15-$25/day).
- Ample free and paid surface parking is available at Heckscher State Park (state park fee applies seasonally) and Bayard Cutting Arboretum, while residential streets generally permit effortless curbside parking.
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All Islip neighborhoods by safety score
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- SaltaireIslipSaltaire is an incorporated village situated on western Fire Island within the Town of Islip. Characterized by car-free wooden boardwalks, pristine…96Go
- Great RiverIslipGreat River is a peaceful, picturesque hamlet in the Town of Islip bordered by the Connetquot River and Great South Bay. It is best known for its…92Go
- BrightwatersIslipBrightwaters is a historic planned community known for its tranquil canal estates, scenic park preserves, and classic early 20th-century…91Go
- Oakdale (Islip)IslipOakdale is a quiet, residential waterfront community in the Town of Islip celebrated for its Gilded Age estates, canals, and proximity to the…90Go
- West SayvilleIslipLocated along the Great South Bay in the Town of Islip, West Sayville is a tranquil community renowned for its oyster harvesting heritage and…90Go
- BohemiaIslipLocated in the Town of Islip on south-central Long Island, Bohemia is a quiet, family-oriented hamlet bordered by Long Island MacArthur Airport and…89Go
- Holbrook (Islip)IslipHolbrook is an established suburban hamlet situated within Suffolk County, straddling the towns of Islip and Brookhaven. It is predominantly…88Go
- West Bay ShoreIslipWest Bay Shore is an established residential hamlet in the Town of Islip, bordered by Brightwaters and the Great South Bay. It features historic…86Go
- Islip TerraceIslipIslip Terrace is an unincorporated hamlet in Suffolk County characterized by tidy single-family homes, leafy residential streets, and convenient…85Go
- North Great RiverIslipNorth Great River is a small, primarily residential hamlet within the Town of Islip on the South Shore of Long Island. Dominated by single-family…85Go
- Lakeland (Islip)IslipLakeland is an unincorporated suburban hamlet in central Suffolk County characterized by quiet single-family subdivisions, local strip plazas, and…83Go
- Islandia (Islip)IslipSituated in the Town of Islip along the Long Island Expressway, Islandia is a quintessential suburban village featuring corporate offices, shopping…82Go
- RonkonkomaIslipSituated in central Long Island within the Town of Islip, Ronkonkoma is a quintessential suburban hamlet known for Lake Ronkonkoma and its role as a…82Go
- Pine AireIslipPine Aire is a quiet residential and light-industrial hamlet in western Suffolk County, positioned between Brentwood and Deer Park. Predominantly…71Go, stay aware
- North Bay ShoreIslipNorth Bay Shore is an unincorporated suburban hamlet in the Town of Islip, characterized by modest single-family residential neighborhoods and busy…70Go, stay aware
- East BrentwoodIslipEast Brentwood is a suburban hamlet within the Town of Islip, characterized by modest single-family homes, strip malls, and an energetic Central and…69Go, stay aware
- Central IslipIslipCentral Islip is a diverse, working-class hamlet located in central Suffolk County, Long Island. It functions as both a commuter residential base and…68Go, stay aware
Islip safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Islip?
Saltaire scores highest at 96/100, followed by Great River (92) and Brightwaters (91).
Is Islip safe to walk at night?
In the 13 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Islip areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Islip neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.