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Residential Dix Hills is near other Suffolk County communities
Dix Hills, a hamlet located mid-island in Suffolk County, is predominantly residential. Since there are few strip malls and retail businesses in the neighborhood, residents run most of their errands in adjacent communities like Deer Park, Commack and Huntington Station. The suburban winding roads, many of which end in cul-de-sacs, spurn speedsters and discourage through traffic. Many of the properties in Dix Hills range from about a quarter acre to an acre or more. The Town of Huntington is nearly 16 square miles and has just over a quarter million residents. Per square mile, Dix Hills has about half the density of some of its immediate neighbors.
Early residents were part of a Long Island tradition of naming communities after settlers. Several historical accounts suggest that locals referred to the area as Dick’s Hill for a landowner in the 1600s named Dick Pechegan. Eventually, the hamlet came to be known as Dix Hill.
Homes with wide price ranges
Residential real estate prices here may surprise some homebuyers familiar with western Suffolk County. Sale prices ranging from $600,000 to north of $2 million are more typical in north shore and south shore communities with waterfront views and in tony communities further east. On the low end of the spectrum, a raised ranch constructed during the post-war, mid-island housing boom go on the market for $650,000 to $750,000. In Dix Hills, square footage does not determine a home’s value. Ranch-style bungalows list for over $800,000. Most of the homes on the market in the summer of 2023 were listed for $1 million to $2.5 million, from single-story ranch houses from the 1970s to brand-new modern farmhouses. Dix Hills has limited inventory of condos, mostly built after 2000. These units range from $600,000 to $900,000 and may have HOA fees.
Students attend highly rated schools
So, what’s so special about a neighborhood that’s not coastal, doesn’t have a large state park or wildlife preserve, and doesn’t even have a shopping mall with a grocery store? According to Niche, Dix Hills has the top public school district in the county. Of the five elementary schools in the district, three get an A-plus, and two get an A; both middle and high schools earn an A-plus. GreatSchools gives Half Hollow Hills High School West a 9/10 for college readiness, and Half Hollow Hills High School East gets an 8/10 for test scores. Part of Dix Hills is served by the Commack Union Free School District, which Niche gives an A-plus and ranks as the seventh best public school in Suffolk County. GreatSchools gives Commack Middle School and Commack High School an 8/10 for test scores. “The schools in Dix Hills are definitely a motivator for parents,” says Deloar Khan, director of sales and marketing at AVS Realty.
Five Towns College offers degrees in the creative arts. Locals can attend theatrical performances, art shows and concerts throughout the year. Kids and adults can sign up for painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, ceramics and jewelry-making classes and workshops at the Art League of Long Island. The school also allows students to show their work at crafts fairs, art exhibitions and participate in musical performances.
Parks, ice rinks and golf courses in Suffolk County
Many neighborhoods in Suffolk County can be called a nature lover’s paradise. No matter where you live on the narrow island, you’re not far from a beach. Mid-island neighborhoods are just minutes from state parks, golf courses and vineyards. Dix Hills Park Golf Course and Clark Gillies Arena and ice rink are within the boundaries of the hamlet. Ice rinks may have a reputation for their sprawling footprint and bland, utilitarian appearance. The Dix Hills Ice Rink, a facility that’s open year-round, has an exterior that resembles a ski lodge. It was designed to complement the surrounding suburban community. Kids and adults can take skating lessons, figure-skating classes and join an ice hockey league.
Dix Hills has a few pocket parks where locals can walk their dogs or toss a ball with the kids. Otsego Park has over half a dozen baseball fields, tennis, basketball courts and a playground. The Town of Huntington runs Dix Hills Adventure Camp at Dix Hills Park. There are three full-day summer sessions in July and August and three half-day sessions for kids going into kindergarten. Campers spend their days outside in the sun, swimming and playing sports. There are also indoor activities, like arts and crafts and ice skating.
Access to Long Island Expressway and Northern State Parkway
Two major corridors run through Dix Hills, which is convenient for commuters. Todd Yovino, a licensed broker and owner of Island Advantage Realty, says that many homebuyers like having easy access to highways like the Long Island Expressway and Northern State Parkway. And for anyone concerned about noise, both roadways have sound walls and are surrounded by trees and hills. “The best part,” says Yovino, “is that you can shorten your commute by 10 to 15 minutes per leg. That adds up.”
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Parks in this Area
Dix Hills Park
Basketball
Golf
Grills
Caledonia Park
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Tennis
Otsego Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Hermann Griem Park
Picnic Area
Tennis
Trails
Pine Acres Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Parking Lot
Erb Farm Park
Picnic Area
Soccer
Playground
Edgewood Oak Brush Plains Preserve
Transit
Airport
Long Island MacArthur
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Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.439 Reviews
4.0Current Resident
1/4/2017Niche Review
Current resident of Dix Hills. There is no downtown area to walk to, which can be a pain as a teenager. If you need to get anywhere, you have to rely on mom or a friend. The area is extremely safe, but sorely lacks diversity.
4.0Current Resident
2/19/2018Niche Review
Love living here. Open space and lots of friendly people. However very quiet and not very populated. Great school and clean roads.
5.0Current Resident
3/16/2021Niche Review
Quiet neighborhood with large lot and lots of trees. I moved here 4 years ago from Syosset and I'm loving the extra green space. Compared to Nassau County, you'll get a lot more space for the money, well worth the extra 10-15min of driving.
4.0Niche User
5/28/2015Niche Review
Almost always great weather, perfect experiences of seasons year round.
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Dix Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dix Hills, Long Island sell after 103 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Dix Hills, Long Island over the last 12 months is $397,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
25,715
Median Age
44
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$192,148
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$201,052
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.5%
College Graduates
63.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
32''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
6/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
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