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Dix Hills, New York, in Suffolk county, is 5 miles W of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 34 miles E of New York, New York. The town is located in the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Dix Hills has a population of 26,024.
In Dix Hills, about 70% of adults are married. Lots of Dix Hills people are married off. Large households are normal in the town.
In 2000, Dix Hills had a median family income of $108,081. People in Dix Hills generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Dix Hills than most places. The town enjoys an educated population. In Dix Hills, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Dix Hills.
Owners occupy 96% of the housing units in Dix Hills. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Dix Hills, 83% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the town, try the public transportation system.
Dix Hills strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
Comparing Dix Hills to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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Detailed pages on related topics: Dix Hills colleges • Dix Hills travel • Dix Hills mortgages and property.
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