Hempstead, NY vs Perris, CA
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.
Hempstead
64.4
#1693 nationally
Perris
62.3
#1865 nationally
Hempstead leads in walk score (73 vs 24). Perris leads in crime level (9.0 vs 12.6). Hempstead leads in average commute (32.9 min vs 35.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hempstead, NY | Perris, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.4 (#1693) | 62.3 (#1865) |
| Population | 58,225 | 80,603 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $650,203 | $548,761 |
| Median Household Income | $80,350 | $78,352 |
| Average Commute | 32.9 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.2 | R+1.3 |
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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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D-
62.3 Score
Perris, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$548,761
Population
80,603
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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