Living in South Hempstead, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Hempstead · Census data 2020–2024
South Hempstead has 3,108 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $156,023 (81% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $601,000, the median rent is $2,267/month.
South Hempstead at a glance
- Population
- 3,108
- Median age
- 46.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $156,023State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $601,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,267/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 95.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is South Hempstead a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 81% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 1.7%.
Cons: Home values 42% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Hempstead
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Hempstead the median home value is $601,000, 81% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,267 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,886 a month in housing costs.
South Hempstead median household income
The median household income in South Hempstead is $156,023 and the income per person is $68,594. 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in South Hempstead: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,162
- Owner-occupied
- 95.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.2%
- Vacant
- 1.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.72
South Hempstead demographics
- Population
- 3,108
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 1,142
- Foreign-born
- 20.2%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Hempstead ›
Education in South Hempstead
46.5% of adults 25 and older in South Hempstead have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 17.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Hempstead
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 15.9%
- Drive alone
- 61.3%
- Public transit
- 12.2%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
South Hempstead vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hempstead | 3,108 | $156,023 | $601,000 | $2,267 |
| Lakeview | 5,825 | $118,777 | $565,300 | $2,959 |
| Rockville Centre | 25,765 | $151,938 | $818,700 | $1,881 |
| Hempstead | 58,801 | $90,420 | $459,500 | $1,622 |
| West Hempstead | 20,648 | $164,127 | $653,600 | $2,967 |
| Roosevelt | 18,885 | $135,069 | $477,400 | $2,565 |
| Malverne Park Oaks | 635 | $144,205 | $488,200 | — |
| Baldwin | 34,994 | $145,472 | $593,800 | $1,890 |
| Malverne | 8,477 | $149,489 | $651,100 | $1,898 |
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What is the median household income in South Hempstead, NY?
The median household income in South Hempstead is $156,023, 81% 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 South Hempstead?
The median home value in South Hempstead is $601,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in South Hempstead?
The median gross rent in South Hempstead is $2,267 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is South Hempstead, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 81% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 1.7%. Minuses: home values 42% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in South Hempstead?
The median age in South Hempstead is 46.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in South Hempstead?
The average commute to work in South Hempstead is 30 minutes; 15.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Hempstead?
The unemployment rate in South Hempstead is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Hempstead?
46.5% of adults in South 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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