Hempstead Town, NY

Living in Hempstead Town

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Bikeability 80
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Walkability 70
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Commute 12
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Public Transit 84
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Affordability 4
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Public Safety 85
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 6
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Colleges 82
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Schools 76
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Residents

767k Population +14k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age
41% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
78% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black17%
Caucasian54%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate24%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree18%

Households

Family household78%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$111k Median Household Income +$21k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty
40  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more20%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van76%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation17%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$456k Median Home Value -$1k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$1.6k Median Monthly Rent +$339 (2010–19)
77% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195935%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K28%
$500K to $749K28%
$750K to $999K7%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene35%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas58%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Hempstead Town

United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Nassau County15

Property Crime in Hempstead Town

United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Nassau County16

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump42%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 6
Feb 35 3 8
Mar 41 4 4
Apr 51 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 37 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hempstead Town

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding61
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding54
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Hempstead Town, NY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Hempstead Town, NY

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De La Salle School
2 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Hempstead Town, NY

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Molloy College
4 miles, N
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Hofstra University
6 miles, N
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Adelphi University
6 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Hempstead Town, NY

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Airports

Airports near Hempstead Town, NY

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Laguardia Airport
17 miles, NW
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