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Hempstead, NY


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Hempstead, New York

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.

The People and Families of Hempstead

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hempstead had a median family income of $46,675.

Political Inclinations

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 Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

Of Note

High Points

Hempstead strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHempstead Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyHempstead Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Hempstead Walking and Biking to Work
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Hempstead Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Hempstead, NY

Comparing Hempstead to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Female Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men43
Male Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens21
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults33
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents34
Housing Recently Built26
Affordability of Property Taxes13
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime95
Low Violent Crime31

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