Gresham, OR 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.
Gresham
65.6
#1622 nationally
Hempstead
64.4
#1693 nationally
Hempstead leads in walk score (73 vs 47). Gresham leads in average commute (27.5 min vs 32.9 min). Hempstead leads in median household income ($80,350 vs $69,437).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gresham, OR | Hempstead, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1622) | 64.4 (#1693) |
| Population | 110,685 | 58,225 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,730 | $650,203 |
| Median Household Income | $69,437 | $80,350 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 32.9 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+62.1 | R+4.2 |
D
65.6 Score
Gresham, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$470,730
Population
110,685
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
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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