What are the schools like in Hicksville, NY?

Hicksville is served primarily by HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Hicksville?

The median household income in Hicksville, NY is $139,809 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Hicksville, NY?

Hicksville has an average high temperature of 41.6°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.5 inches.

Hicksville, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hicksville, NY affordable or expensive?

Hicksville's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hicksville is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $593,500 and the median rent is $2,549 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hicksville, NY?

Hicksville has a violent crime rate of 133.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1044.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hicksville, NY a Good Place to Live?

Hicksville is a small city of 44,084 in New York, with a median household income of $139,809 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Hicksville stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Hicksville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hicksville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Hicksville's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hicksville costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Hicksville, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$593,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,549	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$139,809	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hicksville's violent crime rate is 133.0 per 100,000 residents — 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

133.0 /100k

Property Crime

1044.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hicksville is served primarily by HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hicksville, NY	National Avg
School District	HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hicksville sees average highs of 41.6°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 47.7 inches of annual precipitation and 18.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hicksville, NY
Average High — January	41.6°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	47.7"
Annual Snowfall	18.5"

Demographics

Metric	Hicksville, NY	National Avg
Population	44,084	—
Median Age	41.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	47.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.0%	18.9%
Asian	33.6%	6.3%
Under 18	18.0%	22.2%
65 and over	18.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jericho, NY 2 mi New Cassel, NY 2 mi Salisbury, NY 2 mi Bethpage, NY 2 mi Levittown, NY 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Hicksville

Hicksville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

11801

Hicksville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hicksville, NY affordable or expensive?

Hicksville's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Hicksville roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $593,500 and median rent is $2,549/month.

What is the crime rate in Hicksville, NY?

Hicksville's violent crime rate is 133.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1044.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hicksville?

Public schools in Hicksville are operated by HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 43.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hicksville, NY a good place to live?

Hicksville, NY has a population of 44,084, a median household income of $139,809, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hicksville?

Hicksville averages 41.6°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.7 inches with about 18.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hicksville?

Hicksville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 11801.

What is the population of Hicksville?

The population of Hicksville, New York is 44,084 with a median age of 41.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hicksville?

Key numbers for living in Hicksville: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $593,500, median household income $139,809, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hicksville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.