Glendale, CA 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.
Glendale
62.9
#1813 nationally
Hempstead
64.4
#1693 nationally
Glendale leads in crime level (7.9 vs 12.6). Hempstead leads in cost of living index (131 vs 193). Glendale leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 32.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, CA | Hempstead, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1813) | 64.4 (#1693) |
| Population | 187,050 | 58,225 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,197,708 | $650,203 |
| Median Household Income | $81,219 | $80,350 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 32.9 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 193 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+4.2 |
D-
62.9 Score
Glendale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,197,708
Population
187,050
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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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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