Burlington, NC vs Hempstead, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Burlington
68.8
#1278 nationally
Hempstead
64.4
#1693 nationally
Hempstead leads in walk score (73 vs 33). Hempstead leads in crime level (12.6 vs 26.1). Hempstead leads in median household income ($80,350 vs $52,963).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, NC | Hempstead, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1278) | 64.4 (#1693) |
| Population | 60,032 | 58,225 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,731 | $650,203 |
| Median Household Income | $52,963 | $80,350 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 32.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 26.1 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | R+4.2 |
D+
68.8 Score
Burlington, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$257,731
Population
60,032
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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D
64.4 Score
Hempstead, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$650,203
Population
58,225
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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