Huntington Station, NY Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Huntington Station, NY

Is Huntington Station safe?

Huntington Station ranks as a Very Safe (A) community based on our 2026 crime analysis. Every one of the three neighborhoods analyzed — Dix Hills, South Huntington, and Huntington Station proper — earned a Grade A or A-, meaning 100% of analyzed neighborhoods fall into the safest category. To put that in perspective, the national average for neighborhoods earning an A or B grade is far lower than what Huntington Station consistently achieves. Residents here benefit from a community where violent incidents are rare and property crime remains well below typical suburban benchmarks. While no community is entirely crime-free, the data strongly supports Huntington Station as a secure choice for families, commuters, and retirees.

What is the crime rate in Huntington Station?

Huntington Station holds an overall Crime Grade of C at the city-wide administrative level, but the neighborhood-level picture tells a more reassuring story: all three analyzed neighborhoods received grades of A or A-, with a combined safe rating (A+B) of 100%. Dix Hills — the largest neighborhood by population at 26,562 residents — earned a full Grade A, as did South Huntington (population 9,322). Huntington Station itself scored an A-, the only neighborhood to fall even slightly below a perfect A. The city-wide C grade reflects broader administrative and regional comparisons, while the neighborhood-level grades indicate that day-to-day safety for residents across all parts of Huntington Station is consistently strong. No neighborhoods in the analyzed set received a Grade B, C, D, or F.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Huntington Station?

All three neighborhoods analyzed for 2026 rank as safe, but here is how they compare:

• Dix Hills — Grade A: The safest neighborhood in the dataset, with a population of 26,562 and a median household income of $189,931. Dix Hills combines low crime incidence with high economic stability, making it the top-ranked area for safety.
• South Huntington — Grade A: Home to 9,322 residents and a median household income of $126,124, South Huntington matches Dix Hills at the A level. Its smaller population and strong income base correlate with consistently low crime activity.
• Huntington Station — Grade A-: With 32,634 residents and a median household income of $101,870, this is the most densely populated of the three neighborhoods. Its A- grade reflects slightly higher activity relative to the other two areas, though it still places well above average on any national or regional safety scale.

Collectively, 0% of neighborhoods received a grade below A-, which is an exceptional outcome across any metropolitan area in New York State.

Is Huntington Station a good place to live?

The data makes a compelling case. Huntington Station's median household income of $99,774 sits well above the national median, and its median home value of $401,938 reflects a stable, appreciating real estate market. The unemployment rate of 4.1% is in line with healthy labor market conditions, and a poverty rate of 10% indicates that economic hardship affects a minority of residents. Median rent of $1,813 per month reflects a competitive but accessible rental market for Suffolk County. Layer in the fact that 100% of analyzed neighborhoods earned a Grade A or A- for safety, and Huntington Station emerges as a well-rounded community. The population density of 2,370 residents per square mile gives the area a genuine neighborhood feel without the congestion of urban centers. For households prioritizing safety alongside economic opportunity, Huntington Station's numbers consistently point in a positive direction.

How does Huntington Station compare to other Suffolk County communities for safety?

Within the analyzed dataset, Huntington Station's safety profile is notably strong. With Grade A ratings across all three neighborhoods and zero neighborhoods graded B, C, D, or F, the community outperforms many comparable Suffolk County areas where mixed grades are common. Dix Hills, in particular, stands out: its combination of a Grade A safety rating and a median income of $189,931 places it among the most desirable neighborhoods in the region by both economic and safety measures. South Huntington's Grade A with a median income of $126,124 similarly reflects a neighborhood where residents invest in their community and benefit from low crime. Even the lowest-graded neighborhood in the dataset — Huntington Station at A- — would be considered safe by most regional and national comparisons. The overall city-wide Crime Grade of C reflects broader administrative factors, but residents living within these neighborhoods experience conditions consistent with an A-level safety environment.