Central Falls, RI vs Hempstead, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Central Falls
71.2
#1004 nationally
Hempstead
64.4
#1693 nationally
Hempstead leads in median household income ($80,350 vs $43,092). Central Falls leads in crime level (8.9 vs 12.6). Central Falls leads in average commute (24.3 min vs 32.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Falls, RI | Hempstead, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1004) | 64.4 (#1693) |
| Population | 22,543 | 58,225 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,271 | $650,203 |
| Median Household Income | $43,092 | $80,350 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 32.9 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | R+4.2 |
C-
71.2 Score
Central Falls, RI
Small Rhode Island city with local appeal
Median Home
$383,271
Population
22,543
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
81
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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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