Hempstead, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Washington County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,899 Population 899/sq mi density
$58,288 Median Income $22,213 per capita
$145,700 Home Value $292,752 Zillow
$1,282 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
448 Violent Crime/100K 1,503 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,288 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,700 home value, $1,282/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
448 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Hempstead, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,288
22% below
$22,213 per capita
Home Value
$145,700
48% below
Zillow: $292,752
Median Rent
$1,282/mo
10% above
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
448/100K
18% above
1,503/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
77% below
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°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
78%
Home Value
52%
Rent
110%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
118%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hempstead a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 $58,288 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,213. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,088 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hempstead is $145,700 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,752. Median rent is $1,282/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Safety & Crime

Hempstead reports 448 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,503/100K.

Education

7.7% of adults in Hempstead hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hempstead has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,899
Median Age27.2 yrs
Density899/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born15.5%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,288
Per Capita$22,213
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$3,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,700
Rent$1,282
Ownership33.4%
Zillow$292,752
Housing Units2,083
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

F
Violent448/100K
Property1,503/100K

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,785/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain43.9 in/yr
Elevation249 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute33 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Hempstead was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Sugar Land Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
15.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.