At a Glance
Median Income
$219,636
$86,904 per capita
Home Value
$891,400
Zillow: $1,121,947
Median Rent
$2,804/mo
16.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.5%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.8%
6.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Dix Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dix Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dix Hills a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dix Hills residents earn a median household income of $219,636 , which is 192% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $86,904. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dix Hills is $891,400 , 216% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,121,947. Median rent is $2,804/month, with 16.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Dix Hills reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 356/100K.
Education
64.5% of adults in Dix Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dix Hills has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population25,042
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density1,590/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$219,636
Per Capita$86,904
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$891,400
Rent$2,804
Ownership96.8%
Zillow$1,121,947
Housing Units7,932
Rent Burden16.8%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K
Health
Obesity24.8%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking6.9%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation184 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.5%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+35.2%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute38 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Dix Hills was built in 1969.
18.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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