West Hempstead, NY
Living in West Hempstead
Bikeability71
Walkability59
Commute16
Public Transit77
Affordability4
Public Safety87
Airports95
Hospitals8
Colleges88
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Schools67
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Residents
20kPopulation+1.4k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age
40%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
82%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black11%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate25%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$121kMedian Household Income+$26k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K or more22%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van80%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation13%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$461kMedian Home Value+$2.6k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$1.8kMedian Monthly Rent+$474 (2010–19)
85%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195937%
Built 1940 to 194920%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K34%
$500K to $749K32%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene29%
LP gas1%
Utility gas67%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Hempstead
United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Nassau County15
Property Crime in West Hempstead
United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Nassau County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump48%
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 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Hempstead
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding60
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding53
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Hempstead, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Hempstead, NY
Hanc - West Hempstead
0 miles, W
Gersh Academy
1 miles, S
St Thomas the Apostle School
1 miles, NE
Crescent School
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near West Hempstead, NY
Molloy College
1 miles, SE
Adelphi University
2 miles, N
Hofstra University
3 miles, NE
CUNY York College
8 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Hempstead, NY
Mercy Medical Center
1 miles, SE
Nyu Winthrop Hospital
3 miles, N
Mount Sinai South Nassau
3 miles, S
Ns/Lij Hs Long Island Jewish Medical Center
5 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near West Hempstead, NY
John F Kennedy International Airport
8 miles, SW
Laguardia Airport
13 miles, NW
Westchester County Airport
26 miles, N
Newark Liberty International Airport
27 miles, W