West Hempstead, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
20,762 Population 7,805/sq mi density
$160,280 Median Income $52,723 per capita
$626,100 Home Value $801,911 Zillow
$3,228 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$160,280 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$626,100 home value, $3,228/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.8% bachelor's degree or higher

West Hempstead, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$160,280
113% above
$52,723 per capita
Home Value
$626,100
122% above
Zillow: $801,911
Median Rent
$3,228/mo
178% above
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.8%
48% above
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
9% below
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How West Hempstead Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
213%
Home Value
222%
Rent
278%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
148%
Unemployment
161%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Hempstead a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Hempstead residents earn a median household income of $160,280 , which is 113% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,723. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% 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 West Hempstead is $626,100 , 122% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $801,911. Median rent is $3,228/month, with 32.5% 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 1952.

Education

49.8% of adults in West Hempstead hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% above the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Hempstead has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Data Overview

People

Population20,762
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density7,805/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born20.4%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$160,280
Per Capita$52,723
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489

Housing

A
Home Value$626,100
Rent$3,228
Ownership91.2%
Zillow$801,911
Housing Units6,178
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity29.1%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation57 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.8%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+23.6%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute37 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63

Did You Know?

The median home in West Hempstead was built in 1952.
11.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
20.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.