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South Hempstead, NY
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South Hempstead, NY
At a Glance
How South Hempstead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Hempstead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South Hempstead a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Hempstead residents earn a median household income of $175,741 , which is 134% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $69,889. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Hempstead is $595,400 , 111% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $688,356. Median rent is $2,588/month, with 27.9% 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
South Hempstead reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
45.3% of adults in South Hempstead hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% above the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Hempstead has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.