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Hicksville, New York

Introduction to Hicksville, New York

Hicksville, New York, in Nassau county, is 3 miles N of Levittown, New York and 23 miles E of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Nassau - Suffolk metro area, Hicksville is home to some 41,260 residents.

Hicksville History

Hicksville is a census-designated hamlet in the Town of Oyster Bay, which was amalgamated into New York City in 1898. At present, Oyster Bay includes around 18 incorporated villages and more than 16 unincorporated hamlets. According to one tradition, Hicksville was named after Valentine Hicks, a landowner and the son-in-law of renowned Quaker preacher Elias Hicks. However, some also believe that it was named in honor of Elias Hicks. The Long Island Railroad line first entered the hamlet in 1837.

Hicksville and nearby Attractions

  • Cantiague Park
  • Hicksville Gregory Museum
  • Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
  • Adventureland Amusement Park
  • Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary
  • Bronx Zoo

Things To Do In Hicksville

While staying in Hicksville, you can visit the West Village Green, Hempstead Harbor Park, Cantiague Park, Eisenhower Park and the Hempstead Lake State Park. Skiing can also be enjoyed at Blue Mountain. The African American Museum, Hofstra Museum, Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, Long Island Children's Museum and the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum area also worth paying a visit to. You can even plan a daytrip to the Floating Pool at Brooklyn Bridge Park Beach and the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk.

Hicksville Transportation

JFK International is the nearest major airport.

Hicksville Higher Education

Hofstra University, SUNY College at Old Westbury and the New York Institute of Technology- Old Westbury are close by.

High Points

Hicksville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Hicksville Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 11%Hicksville Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Hicksville Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Hicksville People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Hicksville Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Hicksville, NY

Comparing Hicksville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population96
Senior Citizens97
Well-Paid Single Men77
Well-Paid Single Women76
Racial Diversity79
Male Share of the Population77
Female Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work47
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Housing Recently Built26
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Affordability of Property Taxes14
Affordability of Rents12

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