Islip Terrace, New York facts for kids
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Islip Terrace, New York
Germantown, New York
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Islip Terrace, as seen from the air on June 3, 2018.
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 Islip Terrace, New York
Location in Long Island
Islip Terrace, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Islip |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2) |
| • Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,323 |
| • Density | 4,178.18/sq mi (1,613.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11752
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| Area codes | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-38022 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0953844 |
Islip Terrace is a small community in Suffolk County, New York. It's located on the South Shore of Long Island, which is a large island in New York State. This area is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area the government defines for counting people. In 2020, about 5,323 people lived here. Islip Terrace was once known by a different name: Germantown.
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History of Islip Terrace
Islip Terrace has an interesting past!
Early Development
Back in 1914, a real estate agent from New York City started building homes. These houses were built in the woods between East Islip and Central Islip State Hospital. Many people who worked at the nearby hospital decided to live in these new houses.
Name Change from Germantown
The area was first named Germantown. This name was chosen to attract people of German heritage to move there. However, during World War I, when Germany was involved in the war, the name was changed. People decided to rename it Islip Terrace instead.
Geography of Islip Terrace
Islip Terrace is located on Long Island. It is entirely land, meaning it has no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its borders.
Area Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, Islip Terrace covers a total area of about 3.5 square kilometers (which is about 1.35 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population and People
Islip Terrace is home to thousands of people. The population has changed a little over the years.
Population Changes Over Time
Here's how the number of people living in Islip Terrace has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 5,641 | — | |
| 2010 | 5,389 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 5,323 | −1.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 5,641 people living in Islip Terrace. By 2020, the population was 5,323.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 1,755 households in the area. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households were families. About 43.6% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 3 people.
Education in Islip Terrace
Education is important in Islip Terrace. All public school students in the hamlet attend schools in the East Islip Union Free School District.
East Islip High School
East Islip High School is actually located right within Islip Terrace. This high school serves students from Islip Terrace, East Islip, and Great River. It has about 2,000 students in grades 9 through 12. The school is known for its successful sports teams, called the Redmen. They have done very well in football, bowling, baseball, softball, and lacrosse.
Parks and Recreation
Islip Terrace has a nice park for people to enjoy.
Beaver Dam Park
Beaver Dam Park is located within the community of Islip Terrace. It's a great place for outdoor activities and relaxation.
Transportation in Islip Terrace
Getting around Islip Terrace and to other places is easy with several transportation options.
Major Roads
Several important roads run through or near Islip Terrace:
- NY Route 27, also known as Sunrise Highway, is a major road.
- The Southern State Parkway and Heckscher State Parkway are also important highways nearby.
- Suffolk County Route 17, or Carleton Avenue, is another key road.
Air Travel
If you need to fly, Islip Terrace is conveniently located. It's about 6 miles (10 kilometers) from Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma.
Train Service
While no train lines go directly through Islip Terrace, there are train stations close by. The closest stations are Great River Station and Islip Station. Both are on the Long Island Rail Road Montauk Branch.
Bus Service
Islip Terrace has many bus stops. Buses are operated by Suffolk Transportation Service, Inc., and mostly follow branches of the 3C route.
