Hempstead, NY vs Pico Rivera, 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
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Hempstead leads in walk score (73 vs 59). Hempstead leads in cost of living index (131 vs 148). Pico Rivera leads in average commute (30.8 min vs 32.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hempstead, NY | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.4 (#1693) | 62.5 (#1852) |
| Population | 58,225 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $650,203 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $80,350 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 32.9 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.2 | D+32.9 |
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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-
62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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