Is Islandia (Islip) safe?
Islip, New York · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Islandia (Islip) as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Islandia (Islip)
“Go. Islandia is a safe, quiet Long Island suburb with standard commercial developments and residential cul-de-sacs. Visitors will experience a secure environment with low crime, though basic awareness is sensible in large commercial parking lots.”
About the area
Situated in the Town of Islip along the Long Island Expressway, Islandia is a quintessential suburban village featuring corporate offices, shopping plazas, and residential neighborhoods. It is widely recognized for housing Jake's 58 Casino Hotel and serving as a central hub for commuters across Suffolk County.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Commercial Corridor
- Quiet Residential
Walking and biking in Islandia (Islip)
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There are no bike-share stations or dedicated protected bike corridors, so cycling is generally restricted to quiet interior residential streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates well below national and regional metro averages
- Strong local economy with median household incomes exceeding $100,000 and low poverty rates
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained single-family residential streets
Cons
- Car-dependent design with hazardous walking conditions on major arterial roads
- Occasional property crimes and retail theft clustered around highway retail strips and hotel parking lots
- Limited public transit connectivity requiring private vehicle use
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Islandia, though occasional panhandling may occur near highway off-ramps.
What Islandia (Islip) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and safe, characterized by school buses and commuters heading toward the Long Island Expressway.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons feature heavy vehicular traffic along Route 454 and Old Nichols Road, but safety throughout neighborhoods remains very high.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are peaceful across residential subdivisions, with standard activity focused around restaurants and the casino.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are quiet outside the 24-hour casino area, with minimal foot traffic and low risk for personal safety.
Transit, parking and getting around
Suffolk County Transit provides limited bus service (such as routes 3D and S45), while the nearest Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) stations are Central Islip and Ronkonkoma, roughly 3 to 5 miles away.
Parking is free, abundant, and easily accessible in sprawling surface lots at all commercial centers, hotels, and residential properties.
Things to do in Islandia (Islip)
- 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
Local favorites
- Jake's 58 Casino Hotel · Casino Hotel · 4.0★ (8350)Prominent gaming and lodging destination offering electronic tables, slot terminals, and diverse dining options.
- Insieme Pizza Restaurant & Cafe · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (420)Local favorite serving classic New York-style slices, specialty pizzas, and hearty Italian dinners.
- Dave & Buster's · American Restaurant & Arcade · 4.2★ (2850)Family-friendly entertainment center featuring interactive arcade games, sports bar fare, and party spaces.
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Common questions about Islandia (Islip)
Is Islandia (Islip) safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Islandia (Islip) a good place to live?
On safety, Islandia (Islip) scores 82/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Islandia (Islip)?
Walk score 38/100 and bike score 34/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Islandia (Islip) are safer?
Village of the Branch (92), East Hauppauge (90), Lake Ronkonkoma (Smithtown) (88) score higher nearby.
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