At a Glance
Median Income
$135,139
$56,059 per capita
Home Value
$609,800
Zillow: $916,029
Median Rent
$2,295/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.5%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
8.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Hewlett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hewlett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hewlett a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hewlett residents earn a median household income of $135,139 , which is 80% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,059. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,150 business establishments, including 5,697 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hewlett is $609,800 , 116% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $916,029. Median rent is $2,295/month, with 51.0% 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 1953.
Safety & Crime
Hewlett reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
59.5% of adults in Hewlett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% above the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hewlett has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population7,599
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density8,635/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$135,139
Per Capita$56,059
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$143,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,302
Housing
A
Home Value$609,800
Rent$2,295
Ownership86.1%
Zillow$916,029
Housing Units2,519
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property785/100K
Health
Obesity27.1%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,788/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation24 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.5%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+26.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 62%
Commute42 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed273 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries64
Did You Know?
The median home in Hewlett was built in 1953.
14.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
24.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 273 Mbps.
There are 5,697 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.
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