Hempstead, NY

Living in Hempstead

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Bikeability 85
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Walkability 83
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Commute 28
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Public Transit 88
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Affordability 21
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 94
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Hospitals 10
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Colleges 91
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Schools 23
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Residents

55k Population +1.9k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
73% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black44%
Caucasian5%
Hispanic or Latino47%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school28%
High school graduate31%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$9.2k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector75%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service35%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van71%
Public transportation22%
Taxicab1%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$321k Median Home Value -$44k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$251 (2010–19)
37% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached42%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K24%
$300K to $399K38%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene21%
LP gas1%
Utility gas69%

Crime

Violent Crime in Hempstead

United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Nassau County15

Property Crime in Hempstead

United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Nassau County16

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (79%)(17%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton80%
Donald Trump17%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 6
Feb 34 3 8
Mar 41 4 4
Apr 51 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 37 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hempstead

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding60
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding53
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Hempstead, NY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Hempstead, NY

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Crescent School
1 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Hempstead, NY

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Hofstra University
1 miles, NE
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Molloy College
1 miles, S
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Adelphi University
2 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Hempstead, NY

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Mercy Medical Center
1 miles, SW
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Nyu Winthrop Hospital
3 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Hempstead, NY

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Laguardia Airport
14 miles, W
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