Hempstead, New York
New York community balancing growth and livability
WhereAtHome Score
64.4
Dout of 100
Overview
Hempstead is a New York city with a population of approximately 58,225, part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $650,203. Median household income is $80,350.
Key Highlights
- Population of approximately 58,225 (2023 Census estimate)
- Median home value of $650,203 (Zillow ZHVI)
- Median household income of $80,350 (Census ACS)
- Average commute time of 32.9 minutes
- Part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Key Metrics
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Score Breakdown
6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)
Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)
Location
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Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-07-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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