Goose Creek, SC 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.
Goose Creek
71.4
#981 nationally
Hempstead
64.4
#1693 nationally
Hempstead leads in walk score (73 vs 14). Goose Creek leads in crime level (7.0 vs 12.6). Goose Creek leads in average commute (26 min vs 32.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Goose Creek, SC | Hempstead, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#981) | 64.4 (#1693) |
| Population | 49,249 | 58,225 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,372 | $650,203 |
| Median Household Income | $84,041 | $80,350 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 32.9 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.3 | R+4.2 |
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71.4 Score
Goose Creek, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$325,372
Population
49,249
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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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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