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Dix Hills Best Town In Suffolk To Raise A Family: Niche

The community scored highly in public schools and being good for families.

Dix Hills was named the best community to raise a family in Suffolk County in the 2023 Niche rankings.
Dix Hills was named the best community to raise a family in Suffolk County in the 2023 Niche rankings. (Google Maps)

DIX HILLS, NY — Dix Hills was named the best community to raise a family in Suffolk County in the 2023 Niche rankings.

The community scored an overall A+ Niche grade. Dix Hills's specific grades are:

  • Public Schools: A+
  • Good for Families: A+
  • Health and Fitness: A+
  • Outdoor Activities: A
  • Nightlife: B+
  • Housing: B
  • Jobs: B
  • Diversity: B
  • Weather: B
  • Commute: B
  • Cost of Living: B-

Dix Hills has a listed population of 24,739.

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"Living in Dix Hills offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes," Niche wrote. "Many young professionals live in Dix Hills and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Dix Hills are highly rated."

The median home value is $775,600 with median rent being $3,425.

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