Living in Dix Hills, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dix Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Dix Hills has 24,773 residents with a median age of 47.5. The median household income is $227,944 (165% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $935,800, the median rent is $2,659/month.
Dix Hills at a glance
- Population
- 24,773
- Median age
- 47.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $227,944State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $935,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,659/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 95.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.9%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Dix Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 165% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Home values 121% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Dix Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dix Hills the median home value is $935,800, 181% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,659 per month, which is 19% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Dix Hills median household income
The median household income in Dix Hills is $227,944 and the income per person is $90,364. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Dix Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,067
- Owner-occupied
- 95.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.1%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 3.14
Dix Hills demographics
- Population
- 24,773
- Median age
- 47.5
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 7,816
- Foreign-born
- 18.8%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dix Hills ›
Education in Dix Hills
61.9% of adults 25 and older in Dix Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 33.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dix Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Drive alone
- 64.9%
- Public transit
- 9.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Dix Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dix Hills | 24,773 | $227,944 | $935,800 | $2,659 |
| Elwood | 11,762 | $177,003 | $689,500 | $2,064 |
| Deer Park | 27,990 | $137,105 | $543,500 | $1,906 |
| South Huntington | 9,779 | $147,569 | $636,800 | $1,908 |
| Wheatley Heights | 4,729 | $118,036 | $538,200 | $1,688 |
| Commack | 36,558 | $169,792 | $678,200 | $2,665 |
| Melville | 19,714 | $159,922 | $788,900 | $3,501 |
| Baywood | 8,176 | $118,750 | $456,500 | $2,702 |
| Greenlawn | 15,210 | $164,427 | $630,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Dix Hills, NY?
The median household income in Dix Hills is $227,944, 165% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Dix Hills?
The median home value in Dix Hills is $935,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Dix Hills?
The median gross rent in Dix Hills is $2,659 per month, about 19% of household income.
Is Dix Hills, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 165% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: home values 121% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Dix Hills?
The median age in Dix Hills is 47.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Dix Hills?
The average commute to work in Dix Hills is 37 minutes; 18.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dix Hills?
The unemployment rate in Dix Hills is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dix Hills?
61.9% of adults in Dix Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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