Living in Hewlett, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hewlett · Census data 2020–2024
Hewlett has 7,570 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $140,765 (64% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $654,500, the median rent is $2,067/month.
Hewlett at a glance
- Population
- 7,570
- Median age
- 41State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $140,765State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $654,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,067/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 84.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.1%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Hewlett a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 64% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Home values 54% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hewlett
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hewlett the median home value is $654,500, 97% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,067 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,945 a month in housing costs.
Hewlett median household income
The median household income in Hewlett is $140,765 and the income per person is $59,052. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Hewlett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,590
- Owner-occupied
- 84.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.6%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 3.11
Hewlett demographics
- Population
- 7,570
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 26.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 2,428
- Foreign-born
- 23.1%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hewlett ›
Education in Hewlett
65.1% of adults 25 and older in Hewlett have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 28.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hewlett
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 22.9%
- Drive alone
- 53.2%
- Public transit
- 15.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.7%
Hewlett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hewlett | 7,570 | $140,765 | $654,500 | $2,067 |
| Hewlett Bay Park | 428 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Hewlett Harbor | 1,207 | $250,001 | $1,497,000 | — |
| Hewlett Neck | 519 | $250,001 | $1,375,000 | — |
| Woodmere | 18,061 | $172,537 | $975,400 | $2,720 |
| East Rockaway | 10,077 | $124,929 | $621,300 | $2,416 |
| Lynbrook | 20,325 | $136,696 | $611,900 | $2,230 |
| Bay Park | 1,510 | $101,875 | $440,500 | — |
| Woodsburgh | 830 | $248,750 | $1,625,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hewlett, NY?
The median household income in Hewlett is $140,765, 64% 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 Hewlett?
The median home value in Hewlett is $654,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Hewlett?
The median gross rent in Hewlett is $2,067 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Hewlett, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 64% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: home values 54% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
What is the median age in Hewlett?
The median age in Hewlett is 41 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Hewlett?
The average commute to work in Hewlett is 42 minutes; 22.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hewlett?
The unemployment rate in Hewlett is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hewlett?
65.1% of adults in Hewlett 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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