At a Glance
Median Income
$82,454
$33,415 per capita
Home Value
$442,100
Zillow: $616,733
Median Rent
$1,649/mo
34.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
76.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hempstead a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
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 6.3% (75% 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 $616,733. 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.
Safety & Crime
Hempstead reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 785/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population58,569
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density15,872/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$82,454
Per Capita$33,415
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
B+
Home Value$442,100
Rent$1,649
Ownership45.8%
Zillow$616,733
Housing Units18,447
Rent Burden34.4%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property785/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI36 (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.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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