Hempstead, TX

Hempstead is a small city in Texas with a population of 5,899. Residents earn $58,288 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,899 Population 899/sq mi density

$58,288 Median Income $22,213 per capita

$145,700 Home Value $281,179 Zillow

$1,282 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent

69°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr

1,049 Violent Crime/100K 3,487 property/100K

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Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.9 / 5.0

$58,288 median income, 1.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$145,700 home value, $1,282/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,049 violent crimes/100K (176% above avg)

Education

1.6 / 5.0

7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Mines

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2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Hempstead, TX.

Name	Year	Description
Hemsted, TX	2006	Strange flying lights over Hemstead/Houston night sky
Hempstead, TX	2005	Bright object over HWY 290 Hempstead&#44 TX