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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$626,100
122% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$3,228/mo
178% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
91.2%
39% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
6,178
Median year built: 1952
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$626,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$801,911
Redfin Median Sale
$740,000
Median Sale Price
$740,000
Median List Price
$799,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
91.2%
Owner-Occupied
8.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,215/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,315/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,579/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,976/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,193/mo
Census median rent:
$3,228/mo
· Zillow rent:
$3,636/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$740,000
Median Days on Market
38 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
7
Price Drops
6.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$500
Active Inventory
15
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1952
Average age of housing stock: 74 years
Homeownership Rate
91.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $626,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $801,911 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $740,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $740,000 |
| Median List Price | $799,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $500 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $3,228 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,636 |
| FMR Studio | $1,215 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,315 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,579 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,976 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,193 |
Market
| Days on Market | 38 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 6.7% |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Active Inventory | 15 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $500 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 91.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 8.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 91.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,178 |
| Median Year Built | 1952 |
| Rent Burden | 32.5% |