Population
Murphy
21,001
West Islip
26,559
Median Income
Murphy
$165,109
West Islip
$171,045
Home Value
Murphy
$508,500
West Islip
$592,700
Rent
Murphy
$2,640
West Islip
$2,613
Crime Rate
Murphy
0.48
West Islip
N/A
Cost of Living
Murphy
241.1
West Islip
251.7
Avg Temp
Murphy
N/A
West Islip
N/A
Unemployment
Murphy
4.0%
West Islip
3.7%
How Similar Are Murphy & West Islip?
West Islip is Murphy's #8 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Murphy
21,001
West Islip
26,559
West Islip has a 21% larger population than Murphy.
Political Leaning
Murphy
54.3%
West Islip
55.0%
Both cities lean Republican with similar vote shares — 1% difference.
Unemployment
Murphy
4.0%
West Islip
3.7%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 8% difference.
Median Income
Murphy
$165,109
West Islip
$171,045
Both cities have similar median income — just a 3% difference.
Home Values
Murphy
$508,500
West Islip
$592,700
West Islip has a 14% higher home values than Murphy.
Education
Murphy
34.4%
West Islip
34.0%
Both cities have similar education — just a 1% difference.
Demographics
Murphy
50.5%
West Islip
84.3%
West Islip has a 40% higher demographics than Murphy.
Cost of Living
Murphy
241.1
West Islip
251.7
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 4% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Murphy and West Islip share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Murphy
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West Islip
Cost of Living & Affordability — Murphy leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDMurphy has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,648 vs $2,379 in West Islip (31% lower). Murphy has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,931 vs $2,747 in West Islip (30% lower). Murphy scores 298.1 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 315.9 in West Islip.
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Housing Market — West Islip leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMurphy has a vacancy rate of 0.3% compared to 1.6% in West Islip. West Islip has a median home value of $592,700 vs $508,500 in Murphy (14% higher). Murphy has a median property tax of $8,958 vs $10,001 in West Islip (10% lower).
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Jobs & Economy — West Islip leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMurphy has a work from home of 30.7% compared to 12.3% in West Islip. West Islip: 15,633 vs Murphy: 10,558 for labor force. West Islip has a per capita income of $66,182 vs $49,745 in Murphy (25% higher).
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Crime & Safety
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Robbery Rate (per 1K)
Assault Rate (per 1K)
Burglary Rate (per 1K)
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauWest Islip has a high school diploma or higher of 47.9% compared to 42.3% in Murphy.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWest Islip has a population of 26,559, about 1.3x the size of Murphy (21,001).
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Murphy
West Islip
Healthcare — Murphy leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareMurphy: 4 vs West Islip: 2 for with emergency services. Murphy: 3.7 vs West Islip: 2.5 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMurphy has a bicycle of 0.1% compared to 0.0% in West Islip. Murphy has a work from home of 30.7% compared to 12.3% in West Islip. West Islip has a public transit of 5.5% compared to 0.9% in Murphy.
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