Living in Hicksville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hicksville · Census data 2020–2024
Hicksville has 43,780 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $144,471 (68% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $634,100, the median rent is $3,113/month.
Hicksville at a glance
- Population
- 43,780
- Median age
- 43.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $144,471State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $634,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,113/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 85.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.7%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Hicksville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 68% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Home values 50% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hicksville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hicksville the median home value is $634,100, 91% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,113 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,396 a month in housing costs.
Hicksville median household income
The median household income in Hicksville is $144,471 and the income per person is $53,418. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Hicksville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,565
- Owner-occupied
- 85.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.5%
- Vacant
- 1.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 3.27
Hicksville demographics
- Population
- 43,780
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 13,356
- Foreign-born
- 34.4%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hicksville ›
Education in Hicksville
44.7% of adults 25 and older in Hicksville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 18.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hicksville
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 16.5%
- Drive alone
- 58.1%
- Public transit
- 11.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Hicksville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hicksville | 43,780 | $144,471 | $634,100 | $3,113 |
| Jericho | 13,759 | $167,935 | $948,400 | $2,661 |
| New Cassel | 14,551 | $155,443 | $509,100 | $2,134 |
| Salisbury | 12,412 | $162,478 | $664,300 | — |
| Bethpage | 17,123 | $122,257 | $605,900 | $2,014 |
| Levittown | 51,904 | $146,068 | $590,500 | $2,656 |
| Plainview | 25,982 | $189,906 | $796,300 | $3,392 |
| Westbury | 15,808 | $145,185 | $626,500 | $1,779 |
| East Meadow | 36,821 | $133,971 | $631,800 | $2,890 |
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What is the median household income in Hicksville, NY?
The median household income in Hicksville is $144,471, 68% 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 Hicksville?
The median home value in Hicksville is $634,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Hicksville?
The median gross rent in Hicksville is $3,113 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Hicksville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 68% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: home values 50% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Hicksville?
The median age in Hicksville is 43.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Hicksville?
The average commute to work in Hicksville is 34 minutes; 16.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hicksville?
The unemployment rate in Hicksville is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hicksville?
44.7% of adults in Hicksville 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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