Hempstead, TX

Texas · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.9 Fair / 5.0
5,899 Population
$58,288 Median Income
$145,700 Home Value
$1,282 Median Rent
69°F Avg Temperature
1,049 Violent Crime / 100K
27.2 yrs Median Age
7.7% Bachelor's Degree+
2.9
Overall
3.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
1.6
Education

People

Population5,899
Median Age27.2 yrs
Density899/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupBlack 51.3%

Economy

3.9/5
Median Income$58,288
Per Capita Income$22,213
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty Rate9.5%
County GDP$3,022M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$145,700
Zillow Value$281,179
Median Rent$1,282
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,149

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes14.5%
Depression20.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime1,049/100K
Property Crime3,487/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft123.4/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Jan / Jul51° / 84°
Rain44 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

1.6/5
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+79.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.10
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute33 min
Work From Home0.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Hempstead Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$58,288
Home Value$145,700
Median Rent$1,282
Poverty Rate9.5%
Bachelor's Degree+7.7%
Unemployment1.1%
Violent Crime1,049.1 /100K
Avg Temperature68.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population5,899
Population Density899 per sq mi
Median Age27.2 years
Male41.8%
Female58.2%
Male 41.8%
Female 58.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 15.5% Black 51.3% Hispanic 3.1% Other 30.1%
White15.5%
Black or African American51.3%
Hispanic or Latino3.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races30.1%

Language

English Only70.9%
Spanish Speakers29.1%
English 70.9% Spanish 29.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability6.3%
Health Insurance83.2%

Income

22% below avg
Median Household Income$58,288
Per Capita Income$22,213
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$976
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$88,541

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.1%
Poverty Rate9.5%
Total Establishments (County)1,088
County GDP$3,022M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation94
Healthcare Facilities100
Retail Stores148
Manufacturing58
Total Establishments1,088

Industry Mix

Restaurants 94 Healthcare 100 Retail 148 Manufacturing 58

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$88,541
Avg Property Tax Paid$7,255

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time32.5 min
Work From Home0.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

48% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$145,700
Zillow Home Value Index$281,179

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$252,000
Price Per Sq Ft$145
Homes Sold (month)10
Sale-to-List Ratio98.0%
Price Drops27.6%
Active Inventory29

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied33.4%

Rental Costs

10% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,282

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedroom$1,149
3 Bedroom$1,497
4 Bedroom$1,733

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$7,255
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.98%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes14.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure36.8%
Asthma10.6%
COPD6.4%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.5%
Physical Inactivity33.3%
Depression20.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage83.2%
Regular Checkup74.3%
Premature Death Rate8,785 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.5 / 10
Exercise Access57.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)100
Restaurants (County)94

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime1,049.1 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape92.6 /100K
Robbery77.1 /100K
Aggravated Assault879.4 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime3,486.6 /100K
Burglary1,496.5 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,866.7 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft123.4 /100K
Arson30.9 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)11
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Temperature

51°F Jan 84°F Jul
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Average68.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation43.9 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Land Area6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density899 per sq mi
Latitude30.1006°
Longitude-96.0777°
County FIPS48477

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77%
D 22.3%

Republican +54.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.7%
High School+79.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.10

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density899 per sq mi
Land Area6.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)11
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

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