Is Pine Aire safe?
Islip, New York · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Pine Aire as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Pine Aire
“Go with care. Pine Aire is a modest, quiet suburban community in the Town of Islip with relatively low overall violent crime, making it safe for typical daytime visits. While residential areas are generally peaceful, visitors should stay aware near industrial fringes and less-illuminated transit corridors after dark.”
About the area
Pine Aire is a quiet residential and light-industrial hamlet in western Suffolk County, positioned between Brentwood and Deer Park. Predominantly made up of modest single-family homes, local strip malls, and commuter corridors, it provides convenient access to major Long Island parkways and nearby shopping centers.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Commuter-Oriented
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Pine Aire
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There are no public bike-share systems, but the nearby Edgewood Oak Brush Plains features multi-use off-road trails suitable for mountain biking.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Solid homeownership rates and stable residential blocks limit transient crime in interior streets.
- Convenient access to regional retail hubs and the Long Island Rail Road.
- Low overall rates of violent crime compared to dense urban centers.
Cons
- Higher rates of property crime and vehicle break-ins compared to more affluent eastern Long Island hamlets.
- Pockets of industrial and rail-adjacent zones feel desolate and poorly illuminated at night.
- Very limited pedestrian infrastructure, with missing sidewalks on several secondary roadways.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in Pine Aire, with only occasional individuals seen near major commercial strip centers or highway overpasses on Route 231.
What Pine Aire is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with commuters heading to nearby LIRR stations and local commercial avenues.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe for errands, with steady residential and commercial vehicle traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet throughout residential streets, though unlit corridors around commercial and industrial sectors require caution.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Desolate with very little pedestrian activity; walking alone along arterial roads or near rail tracks is not advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Suffolk County Transit operates local bus routes through the area, and the Long Island Rail Road Deer Park station is located approximately one mile to the west on the Ronkonkoma Branch.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with free street parking throughout residential blocks and ample open surface lots at commercial plazas.
Things to do in Pine Aire
- 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.
Local favorites
- Bella Rosa Bakery · Bakery · 4.4★ (230)A neighborhood favorite on Pine Aire Drive known for fresh pastries, artisanal breads, and Latin-style baked goods.
- Gino's Pizzeria · Pizza Restaurant · 4.3★ (460)Classic Long Island pizzeria serving hearty specialty pies, calzones, and Italian-American comfort dishes.
- Miller's Ale House - Deer Park · Sports Bar & Grill · 4.2★ (3150)Spacious casual venue just over the hamlet border offering bar snacks, burgers, draft beers, and game-day screens.
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Common questions about Pine Aire
Is Pine Aire safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Pine Aire a good place to live?
On safety, Pine Aire scores 71/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Pine Aire?
Walk score 38/100 and bike score 42/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Pine Aire are safer?
Brightwaters (91), West Bay Shore (86), Islip Terrace (85) score higher nearby.
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