New Hempstead, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Rockland County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
5,431 Population 1,912/sq mi density
$131,293 Median Income $40,030 per capita
$707,300 Home Value $1,095,405 Zillow
$2,409 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$131,293 median income, 5.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$707,300 home value, $2,409/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.4% bachelor's degree or higher

New Hempstead, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$131,293
75% above
$40,030 per capita
Home Value
$707,300
151% above
Zillow: $1,095,405
Median Rent
$2,409/mo
107% above
36.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
53.4%
58% above
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
12% below
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How New Hempstead Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows New Hempstead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
175%
Home Value
251%
Rent
207%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
158%
Unemployment
147%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Hempstead a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Hempstead residents earn a median household income of $131,293 , which is 75% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,030. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,607 business establishments, including 835 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Hempstead is $707,300 , 151% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,095,405. Median rent is $2,409/month, with 36.3% 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 1964.

Education

53.4% of adults in New Hempstead hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% above the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Hempstead has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population5,431
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,912/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born16.7%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$131,293
Per Capita$40,030
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$24,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,246

Housing

B+
Home Value$707,300
Rent$2,409
Ownership96.7%
Zillow$1,095,405
Housing Units1,609
Rent Burden36.3%

Health

Obesity28.4%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,423/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation534 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+53.4%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+21.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries18

Did You Know?

New Hempstead was founded in 1983.
The median home in New Hempstead was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
16.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 835 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.