Living in West Hempstead, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Hempstead · Census data 2020–2024
West Hempstead has 20,648 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $164,127 (91% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $653,600, the median rent is $2,967/month.
West Hempstead at a glance
- Population
- 20,648
- Median age
- 37.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $164,127State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $653,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,967/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 90.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.4%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is West Hempstead a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 91% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 54% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Hempstead
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Hempstead the median home value is $653,600, 96% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,967 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,600 a month in housing costs.
West Hempstead median household income
The median household income in West Hempstead is $164,127 and the income per person is $53,179. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in West Hempstead: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,311
- Owner-occupied
- 90.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.4%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 3.36
West Hempstead demographics
- Population
- 20,648
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 6,121
- Foreign-born
- 20.6%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Hempstead ›
Education in West Hempstead
50.4% of adults 25 and older in West Hempstead have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 23.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Hempstead
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 15.6%
- Drive alone
- 64.5%
- Public transit
- 8.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
West Hempstead vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hempstead | 20,648 | $164,127 | $653,600 | $2,967 |
| Garden City South | 4,075 | $136,164 | $740,400 | $2,638 |
| Malverne Park Oaks | 635 | $144,205 | $488,200 | — |
| Lakeview | 5,825 | $118,777 | $565,300 | $2,959 |
| Franklin Square | 30,897 | $143,263 | $657,000 | $2,102 |
| Hempstead | 58,801 | $90,420 | $459,500 | $1,622 |
| South Hempstead | 3,108 | $156,023 | $601,000 | $2,267 |
| Malverne | 8,477 | $149,489 | $651,100 | $1,898 |
| Garden City | 22,941 | $244,152 | $1,075,900 | $3,265 |
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What is the median household income in West Hempstead, NY?
The median household income in West Hempstead is $164,127, 91% 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 West Hempstead?
The median home value in West Hempstead is $653,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in West Hempstead?
The median gross rent in West Hempstead is $2,967 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is West Hempstead, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 91% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 54% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in West Hempstead?
The median age in West Hempstead is 37.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in West Hempstead?
The average commute to work in West Hempstead is 36 minutes; 15.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Hempstead?
The unemployment rate in West Hempstead is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Hempstead?
50.4% of adults in West 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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