Dix Hills

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Dix Hills, NY Area Guide

An upscale suburbia on Long Island offers central locale

Accessible Commuter Family-Friendly Upscale Suburban

An upscale suburb of New York on Long Island, Dix Hills offers longstanding, stately homes on large lots along tree-lined streets. This scenic, safe suburb features a close-knit community and a family-friendly atmosphere. Due to its close proximity to all five boroughs, many residents of Dix Hills commute into the city for work. As a resident of Dix Hills, you’ll be able to enjoy the attractions, entertainment options, diverse selection of cuisines, and abundant retailers in the Big Apple. Dix Hills offers direct access to Interstate 495, making commuting easier than ever. Dix Hills is also near West Hills County Park, Adventureland, the Paramount, Blydenburgh County Park, Edgewood Oak Brush Plains Preserve, and Belmont Lake State Park.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$191,963

Average: $200,883

Education

12,102

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

13,619

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

44 Years

Largest Age Group

55-64 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

23%

Over 65

21%

Housing Distribution

Dix Hills has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
5%
Non-Renters
95%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Vanderbilt Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

708 Students

Paumanok Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

602 Students

Signal Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

673 Students

Otsego Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

574 Students

Forest Park Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

527 Students

Candlewood Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

706 Students

Half Hollow Hills High School East

Public

Grades 9-12

1,405 Students

Half Hollow Hills High School West

Public

Grades 9-12

1,028 Students

Brentwood Res Center

Public

Grades 9-12

11 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • West Hills County Park
  • Belmont Lake State Park
  • Blydenburgh County Park
  • Trail View State Park
  • Caleb Smith State Park Preserve

Airports

  • Long Island MacArthur
  • John F Kennedy International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.