Hempstead, NY vs Woonsocket, RI
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
Woonsocket
67.2
#1459 nationally
Hempstead leads in median household income ($80,350 vs $54,398). Hempstead leads in walk score (73 vs 57). Woonsocket leads in cost of living index (105 vs 131).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hempstead, NY | Woonsocket, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.4 (#1693) | 67.2 (#1459) |
| Population | 58,225 | 43,135 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $650,203 | $393,530 |
| Median Household Income | $80,350 | $54,398 |
| Average Commute | 32.9 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.2 | D+14.4 |
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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D+
67.2 Score
Woonsocket, RI
Small Rhode Island city with local appeal
Median Home
$393,530
Population
43,135
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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