Dix Hills

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Dix Hills, NY

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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.

Transportation

26

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

30

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Paumanok Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

574 Students

8
out of 10

Vanderbilt Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

703 Students

7
out of 10

Signal Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

643 Students

6
out of 10

Otsego Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

583 Students

6
out of 10

Forest Park Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

527 Students

Rating Unavailable

Candlewood Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

719 Students

6
out of 10

Half Hollow Hills High School East

Public

Grades 9-12

1,473 Students

9
out of 10

Half Hollow Hills High School West

Public

Grades 9-12

1,055 Students

9
out of 10

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 2025.