yes and yes, and the taxes aren't too high. (well compared to other places on LI)
are there any 'bad' pockets like other towns on LI?
there is a part that is in the central islip SD, which imo isnt as good as Happauge.
Posted by Meaghan729
there is a part that is in the central islip SD, which imo isnt as good as Happauge.
yes, went to school there
Posted by kateretak2
Posted by Meaghan729
there is a part that is in the central islip SD, which imo isnt as good as Happauge.
Ditto. Hauppauge on the South side of the expressway isn't as great an area. If you're looking for an apartment complex Devonshire Hills is BEAUTIFUL. I lived there for a few years.
Posted by Meaghan729
there is a part that is in the central islip SD, which imo isnt as good as Happauge.
I live in Hauppauge and I like it. I actually have been looking for houses and looked in Hauppauge. Are you moving there?
I went to Hauppauge High School, and now DH and I live in Hauppauge in a townhouse but it's Smithtown school district. Yes, though...it is a nice neighborhood. I personally like Smithtown better.
It is a nice area, FH grew up nearby in Dix Hills, and spent some time in Hauppauge. I heard the school district is pretty good also, HTH
This is an old thread, but I just saw all the Central Islip bashing on this site and thought I would put in my two cents. I have lived in Central Islip my entire life. My parents moved here in the 80s, the police department relocated my father during this program they were running to place an officer in every neighborhood. My parents make well over 6 figures, and just never wanted to leave. I live at the intersection of 111 and motor parkway. Yes there are bad sections of the town, but you are going to find that everywhere, money and wall to wall white people doesnt make an area 'desirable', because guess what, those areas generally have an extremely high drug problem. in the 20 years we have lived here we have had ONE problem, and lets face it, no matter where you live, if you live there for 20 years, you are going to have a problem. I went to school in Central Islip from kindergarten all the way through high school, I am now 20 years old and a teacher, do the math. I recieved a full ride to my choice college, based on my academics alone, I graduated high school with a 3.9 and scored a 1490 on the sat's. I love that when I go to the 'ghetto' I dont go into culture shock, I love that I was able to experience diversity in my everyday life instead of only on vacation. If you are a good parent, it shouldnt matter what your district is ranked, because your child will do well. As for being scared to walk around alone, give me a break, I hate to sound like a total b*tch, but I am a pretty girl, and go for a walk every night, and I have lived to talk about it. Please do not take offense to what I just said, just trying to defend my home, it has a bad rep, but everyone here is just doing the same thing you are, trying to get by. I think its a wonderful place for someone to buy their first home, its affordable right now, why not take advantage of that.
Also grew up and went to school in Hauppauge! Yes, I think it's a good SD and place to live.
It is an incredible district! I teach in one of the schools and it's a wonderful community!
yes, nice place, good schools
