New York · Metropolitan Area
New Hempstead is a small city in New York with a population of 5,431. Residents earn $131,293 per year, which is 75% above the national average.
Based on current data, New Hempstead receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. New Hempstead stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in New Hempstead is $131,293, which is significantly higher than the national average — 75% above $75,149. This places New Hempstead among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in New Hempstead is $707,300, making it a premium housing market at 151% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,409 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
New Hempstead is a highly educated community — 53.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
New Hempstead experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 70.7% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 29.3% |
| 119% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $131,293 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,030 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,246 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $106,860 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 12,607 |
| County GDP | $24,442M |
| Restaurants | 835 |
| Healthcare | 1,288 |
| Retail | 1,295 |
| Manufacturing | 219 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $14,358 |
| 310% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.03% |
| Commute Time | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
| Census Median | $707,300 |
| 151% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $875,000 |
| Median List Price | $875,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $374 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.5% |
| Price Drops | 23.1% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,409 |
| 107% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $14,358 |
| 310% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.03% |
| Obesity | 28.4% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.1% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% |
| Depression | 18.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,423/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,288 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 534 ft (163 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,912/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1457°N, 74.0510°W |
| County FIPS | 36087 |
Winner: Republican by 11.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 53.4% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,912/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,288 |
| Restaurants | 835 |
| Retail Stores | 1,295 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |