Hempstead, NY vs Leander, TX
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.
Hempstead
64.4
#1693 nationally
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
Leander leads in crime level (1.9 vs 12.6). Hempstead leads in walk score (73 vs 28). Leander leads in median household income ($129,684 vs $80,350).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hempstead, NY | Leander, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.4 (#1693) | 75.8 (#416) |
| Population | 58,225 | 80,067 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $650,203 | $427,012 |
| Median Household Income | $80,350 | $129,684 |
| Average Commute | 32.9 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.2 | D+39.3 |
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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C
75.8 Score
Leander, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,012
Population
80,067
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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