Islip, West Islip, East Islip

groovypeg Posted: Jan 30, 2005 03:41 PM

Islip, West Islip, East Islip

which one is better? lowest crime rates? better school district? I know central Islip is a bit shady, but I know nothing of the other towns.

nov04LIbride Posted: Jan 30, 2005 04:11 PM

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My DH graduated from Islip, which he loved (a while ago--'95--he did say it has changed a bit since he graduated). My BIL went to West Islip, which I've also heard is good. East Islip also very, very good. So long as you avoid CI, you can't go wrong...

kimmie Posted: Jan 30, 2005 05:55 PM

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Posted by nov04LIbride

My DH graduated from Islip, which he loved (a while ago--'95--he did say it has changed a bit since he graduated). My BIL went to West Islip, which I've also heard is good. East Islip also very, very good. So long as you avoid CI, you can't go wrong...

I agree I work in West Islip its very nice there and so is E Islip stay away from CI

JacnRob729 Posted: Jan 30, 2005 09:06 PM

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i live and work in west islip...its a very nice place...so is east islip....great school districts

laughinlala Posted: Jan 31, 2005 11:55 AM

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I grew up in East Islip and it is a good, safe area. In addition, the school district is good and they just invested $ in building a new school. I have heard good things about West Islip and Islip as well. Good luck in your search.

IrishBride-05 Posted: Jan 31, 2005 01:13 PM

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I used to live in W. Islip and it's supposed to have one of the best school districts. I live in Islip now and actually prefer it to W. I. I like the 'small town' feel to it.

LIJuneBride Posted: Jan 31, 2005 07:11 PM

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I bought my house in West Islip about seven years ago, and I've been very happy here. Although I don't have kids (yet ) my understanding is the school district is very good. Anything and everything you want is close by, and it's closer to Nassau and the city than Islip and East Islip. It's also right next to Babylon village, which I love to walk around, and Babylon also has a main line LIRR with an express train. My neighbors are great too.

I believe East Islip and Islip also have good school districts and are nice, safe places to live. I don't think you'd go wrong with any of them.

JacnRob729 Posted: Feb 04, 2005 04:46 PM

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Posted by LIJuneBride

I bought my house in West Islip about seven years ago, and I've been very happy here. Although I don't have kids (yet ) my understanding is the school district is very good. Anything and everything you want is close by, and it's closer to Nassau and the city than Islip and East Islip. It's also right next to Babylon village, which I love to walk around, and Babylon also has a main line LIRR with an express train. My neighbors are great too.

I believe East Islip and Islip also have good school districts and are nice, safe places to live. I don't think you'd go wrong with any of them.

i live in west islip as well.....where abouts are you?

LIJuneBride Posted: Feb 04, 2005 05:22 PM

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Jacquie - you have FM

groovypeg Posted: Feb 27, 2005 05:59 PM

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bumping for a friend

AnniesSS Posted: Feb 28, 2005 12:53 PM

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Both areas are really great.... I've spent a lot of time in East Islip and depending on where you look, you can find great houses in all 3 towns.

RedHead Posted: Feb 28, 2005 07:55 PM

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IMO...i DO NOT like Islip...there are some areas that are very nice but for the most part...i wouldn't send my child to an Islip school...

VS11 Posted: Mar 01, 2005 07:25 AM

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either East Islip or West Islip...

nov04LIbride Posted: Mar 01, 2005 07:30 AM

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Posted by oct.2004bride

IMO...i DO NOT like Islip...there are some areas that are very nice but for the most part...i wouldn't send my child to an Islip school...

Really? I had heard good things about all 3... I know Central is not good at all, but I heard Islip, East, and West are good. I didn't grow up here so it's all hearsay for me.

VS11 Posted: Mar 01, 2005 08:17 AM

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There really aren't any bad parts of East Islip....especially south of sunrise....
In East Islip you have Great River, The Moorings,Deer Run, Quale Run, Country Village, Persey Williams..These are all exclusive developments...I know alot of people trying to buy a house in East Islip..and alot of teachers trying to get a job in the East Islip school district...West Islip also....
East Islip is not a huge town,,but I love it...

IrishBride-05 Posted: Mar 01, 2005 09:18 AM

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Posted by nov04LIbride

Posted by oct.2004bride

IMO...i DO NOT like Islip...there are some areas that are very nice but for the most part...i wouldn't send my child to an Islip school...

Really? I had heard good things about all 3... I know Central is not good at all, but I heard Islip, East, and West are good. I didn't grow up here so it's all hearsay for me.

I agree. I personally did not go to Islip schools, but I have plenty of friends that I commute with who's children do go and they are VERY happy with their education. I wanted to buy a house in Islip, but we just bought one in East Islip. When I came to the US I lived in West Islip, moved to Islip and will now be moving to East Islip.

lilmrs Posted: Mar 01, 2005 09:22 AM

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Posted by rosaria

There really aren't any bad parts of East Islip....especially south of sunrise....
In East Islip you have Great River, The Moorings,Deer Run, Quale Run, Country Village, Persey Williams..These are all exclusive developments...I know alot of people trying to buy a house in East Islip..and alot of teachers trying to get a job in the East Islip school district...West Islip also....
East Islip is not a huge town,,but I love it...

I thought Great River was its own town, no?

Jordan Posted: Mar 01, 2005 10:17 AM

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Posted by nov04LIbride

Posted by oct.2004bride

IMO...i DO NOT like Islip...there are some areas that are very nice but for the most part...i wouldn't send my child to an Islip school...

Really? I had heard good things about all 3... I know Central is not good at all, but I heard Islip, East, and West are good. I didn't grow up here so it's all hearsay for me.

I have read the same.

I know south of Montauk is 'most desireable' - are there any pockets of undesireable areas in West Islip, Islip or East Islip?

Is Islip Terrace not as nice as it used to be?

nov04LIbride Posted: Mar 01, 2005 10:37 AM

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Posted by Jordan

Posted by nov04LIbride

Posted by oct.2004bride

IMO...i DO NOT like Islip...there are some areas that are very nice but for the most part...i wouldn't send my child to an Islip school...

Really? I had heard good things about all 3... I know Central is not good at all, but I heard Islip, East, and West are good. I didn't grow up here so it's all hearsay for me.

I have read the same.

I know south of Montauk is 'most desireable' - are there any pockets of undesireable areas in West Islip, Islip or East Islip?

Is Islip Terrace not as nice as it used to be?

I don't think the Islip Terrace residential area is as nice as East Islip, but it is East Islip schools. It gets closer to the not-so-nice CI section. Great River is beautiful--I got married in Great River on the water. North Great River is not so nice, and I think CI schools.