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Source: ACS Data, U.S. Census Bureau via Census Reporter, 2022
The population is slightly large yet very sparse
Population Size
24,739
people
Land Area
15.7
square miles
Population Density
1,571
people per square mile
Dix Hills is named for its hilly topography that was purportedly in the late 17th century the home of a Secatogue/Montauk Native American named Dick Pechegan. By the early 20th century, "Dick's Hills" was modified and shortened to "Dix Hills."
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Located 38 miles east of Midtown Manhattan
Standout Feature
The under-the-radar artistic and cultural attractions, including most notably the gallery and event space of the Art League of Long Island, a non-profit organization founded in 1955 dedicated to "enhancing Long Island’s cultural life by promoting the appreciation, practice and enjoyment of the visual arts"
Dix Hills is an unincorporated community (or "hamlet" in local parlance) and Census Designated Place located on Long Island in New York State within Suffolk County in the Town of Huntington. The majority of the hamlet is part of the Half Hollow Hills School District, while the very eastern portion of the hamlet lies within the Commack School District. Commuter rail access to New York City is available from Wyandach Station in nearby Wyandach.
Dix Hills is green, spacious, and nearly entirely residential, giving the hamlet a bucolic atmosphere. The excellent public schools are a source of local pride that brings the close-knit community together. Residents also appreciate the transit accessibility to New York City and the upscale retail amenities just outside the hamlet such as the Walt Whitman Shops, a luxurious shopping mall that is home to the only Saks Fifth Avenue in New York outside of the iconic store in Midtown Manhattan.
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