Hempstead, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
58,569 Population 15,872/sq mi density
$82,454 Median Income $33,415 per capita
$442,100 Home Value $646,638 Zillow
$1,649 Median Rent 34.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$82,454 median income, 9.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$442,100 home value, $1,649/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Hempstead, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,454
10% above
$33,415 per capita
Home Value
$442,100
57% above
Zillow: $646,638
Median Rent
$1,649/mo
42% above
34.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
39% below
76.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
164% above
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Hempstead Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hempstead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
110%
Home Value
157%
Rent
142%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
264%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hempstead a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hempstead residents earn a median household income of $82,454 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,415. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hempstead is $442,100 , 57% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $646,638. Median rent is $1,649/month, with 34.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Education

20.5% of adults in Hempstead hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 76.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hempstead has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Data Overview

People

Population58,569
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density15,872/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born37.6%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$82,454
Per Capita$33,415
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489

Housing

B+
Home Value$442,100
Rent$1,649
Ownership45.8%
Zillow$646,638
Housing Units18,447
Rent Burden34.4%

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation62 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+76.4%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute33 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries63

Did You Know?

Hempstead was founded in 1643.
The median home in Hempstead was built in 1957.
18.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
37.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.