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Ronald T.
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Dix Hills quality of life -am I missing something?
Hey everyone, My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $219,636, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $891,400, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $219,636 in Dix Hills. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
Pros:
- Close to nature
- Lots of new development
- Walkable downtown
Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Far from major airports
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Not enough green space
Does this match your experience? Thanks for reading. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
Pros:
- Close to nature
- Lots of new development
- Walkable downtown
Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Far from major airports
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Not enough green space
Does this match your experience? Thanks for reading. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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