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Hicksville

Pop. 43,780·36th most expensive in New York·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,239/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.9%
Month-over-Month
+12.5%
vs US Median
+$1,277
Rising (Monthly)
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Hicksville · $3,239
More expensive than 93% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
60/100
Good value
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 5% below what Hicksville's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$3,239/mo
Expected by trend
$3,406/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Hicksville's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,230
1 BR
$2,700
2 BR
$3,120
3 BR
$4,040
4 BR+
$4,330
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$3,120/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,239 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$38,868/yr
At $3,239/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.9% YoY, +12.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Hicksville, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 44.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,780
Median income
$144,471
Median age
43.1
Renters
14.5%
Age distribution
18.8%
21.4%
25.5%
15.7%
18.6%
Under 1818.8%
18–3421.4%
35–5425.5%
55–6415.7%
65+18.6%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
38.8%
23.2%
32.3%
White38.8%
Black3.6%
Hispanic23.2%
Asian32.3%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
23.7%
21.5%
44.7%
No HS diploma10%
HS diploma23.7%
Some college21.5%
Bachelor's+44.7%
Housing tenure
85.5%
14.5%
Owner85.5%
Renter14.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Hicksville, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,226 → $3,239
up 45.5%
Income
$123,230 → $144,471
up 17.2%
Population
43,107 → 43,780
up 1.6%
Renter share
12.1% → 14.5%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
41.9% → 44.7%
+2.8 pts
Median age
41.5 → 43.1
+1.6 yrs

The median rent in Hicksville, NY stood at $2,226 in 2023 and currently runs about $3,239, reflecting a 45.5% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $123,230 to $144,471 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.2% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.6% since 2021, moving from about 43,107 residents to roughly 43,780. Renters now make up 14.5% of households, compared with 12.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 44.7% of adults here, versus 41.9% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Hicksville, NY reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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About renting in Hicksville, NY

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Hicksville is $3,239/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,230/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,120/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,700/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $4,040/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($144,471/yr), Hicksville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Hicksville an affordable city for renters?

Hicksville is considered affordable for renters. At $3,239/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($144,471/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Hicksville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Hicksville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $130,000/year (~$63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,239/mo in Hicksville. The local median household income is $144,471/yr, meaning the typical Hicksville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Hicksville?

Rent in Hicksville has increased 2.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Hicksville rent compare to other cities in New York?

Hicksville is one of the pricier cities in New York for rent, ranking #36 out of 125 tracked cities at $3,239/mo.

What percentage of Hicksville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.5% of Hicksville households are renters, while 85.5% are owner-occupied. Hicksville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Hicksville rent compare to the national average?

Hicksville's median rent of $3,239/mo is $1,277 (65%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New York, it ranks #36 out of 125 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,239/mo, rent takes ~27% of Hicksville's median household income ($144,471/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Hicksville 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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