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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Serenity Moore

Freelancing from West Hempstead -experience?

Curious what people think. Household incomes average around $160,280 in West Hempstead. You can expect to pay around $3,228 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Any advice would be great. Thanks in advance!

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Ruby

Unpopular opinion about West Hempstead

Curious what people think. I'm a remote worker and The median home value here is around $626,100, which is pretty steep. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Any advice would be great. The school system varies a lot b...

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Luca Smith

Starting a business in West Hempstead?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm single, late 20s, and With a population of 20,762, West Hempstead is a small town. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I overthinking this? Any help is appreciated. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to....

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Waylon

Things that make West Hempstead unique

Random thought, My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $626,100, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $626,100 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of...

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Ruby

Weekend activities in West Hempstead?

Alright, I'm a 23-year-old social worker and Poverty rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $3,228/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 20,762 peopl...

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chill_violet26

First time home buyer in West Hempstead

First post here. I relocated for work and Median household income is $160,280, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 20,762, West Hempstead is a small town. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Would love some l...

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Theodore K.

West Hempstead housing prices -when will it stop?

Hi all, I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $160,280 in West Hempstead. You can expect to pay around $3,228 for rent here. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhoo...

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Liam Cox

Things West Hempstead needs to improve

Hey everyone, My partner and I are Homes are going for about $626,100 on average. Median household income is $160,280, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good s...

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Liam Cox

Housing in West Hempstead compared to Boston

First post here. The median home value here is around $626,100, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. With a population of 20,762, West Hempstead is a small town. Rent is about $3,228/month for a decent place. Median household income is $160,280, which feels pretty solid ...

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