Living in Hempstead, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hempstead · Census data 2020–2024
Hempstead has 58,801 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $90,420 (5% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $459,500, the median rent is $1,622/month.
Hempstead at a glance
- Population
- 58,801
- Median age
- 38.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $90,420State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $459,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,622/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 47.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.5%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Hempstead a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the New York median.
Cons: Home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 9.2%; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hempstead
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hempstead the median home value is $459,500, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,622 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,339 a month in housing costs.
Hempstead median household income
The median household income in Hempstead is $90,420 and the income per person is $34,304. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Hempstead: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18,747
- Owner-occupied
- 47.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.5%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 3.37
Hempstead demographics
- Population
- 58,801
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 17,108
- Foreign-born
- 38.6%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hempstead ›
Education in Hempstead
21.5% of adults 25 and older in Hempstead have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hempstead
- Unemployment rate
- 9.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 55.9%
- Public transit
- 19.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Hempstead vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead | 58,801 | $90,420 | $459,500 | $1,622 |
| Uniondale | 33,148 | $124,684 | $539,000 | $2,494 |
| South Hempstead | 3,108 | $156,023 | $601,000 | $2,267 |
| West Hempstead | 20,648 | $164,127 | $653,600 | $2,967 |
| Garden City | 22,941 | $244,152 | $1,075,900 | $3,265 |
| Garden City South | 4,075 | $136,164 | $740,400 | $2,638 |
| Lakeview | 5,825 | $118,777 | $565,300 | $2,959 |
| Roosevelt | 18,885 | $135,069 | $477,400 | $2,565 |
| Malverne Park Oaks | 635 | $144,205 | $488,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hempstead, NY?
The median household income in Hempstead is $90,420, 5% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hempstead?
The median home value in Hempstead is $459,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Hempstead?
The median gross rent in Hempstead is $1,622 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Hempstead, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the New York median. Minuses: home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 9.2%; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
What is the median age in Hempstead?
The median age in Hempstead is 38.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Hempstead?
The average commute to work in Hempstead is 33 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hempstead?
The unemployment rate in Hempstead is 9.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hempstead?
21.5% of adults in Hempstead have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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