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West Hempstead, NY
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West Hempstead, NY
At a Glance
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)
Is West Hempstead a Good Place to Live?
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 3.7% (3% 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 $768,176. 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.
Safety & Crime
West 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
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 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.