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Hempstead, New York, in Nassau county, is 19 miles E of New York, New York. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Hempstead contains a population of approximately 56,554.
In Hempstead, about 28% of adults are married. Hempstead has a large-family feeling. Unmarried people abound in the village.
Approximately 74% of Hempstead is non-white. Hempstead offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.
In 2000, Hempstead had a median family income of $46,675.
Political donors in Hempstead favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $9,300. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.
Hempstead has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 43% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the village might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Hempstead, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.
In Hempstead, 63% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the village -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. In Hempstead, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Comparing Hempstead to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Property Crime |  | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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