At a Glance
Median Income
$148,008
$53,668 per capita
Home Value
$617,100
Zillow: $754,770
Median Rent
$3,005/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
26/100K
602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.9%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.5%
8.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Hicksville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hicksville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hicksville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hicksville residents earn a median household income of $148,008 , which is 97% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,668. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% 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 Hicksville is $617,100 , 119% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $754,770. Median rent is $3,005/month, with 26.7% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Hicksville reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 602/100K.
Education
44.9% of adults in Hicksville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% above the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hicksville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population43,868
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density6,461/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$148,008
Per Capita$53,668
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$617,100
Rent$3,005
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$754,770
Housing Units13,832
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent26/100K
Property602/100K
Health
Obesity24.5%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation151 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.9%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute33 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Hicksville was built in 1955.
12.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.1% 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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