West Hempstead, NY Overview

The four-square-mile unincorporated community of West Hempstead is nestled in the town of Hempstead, providing a suburban home for an exceptionally diverse population. While residents are not lacking in material assets, the real wealth of West Hampstead rests in a caring and supportive community life. Resources and services are first rate and continually updated, from the well-stocked library to recreational facilities. The Hempstead Lake State Park encourages fishing, hiking, sports play, and child play with playgrounds and a carousel. Echo Park features baseball, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a weight room. Civic and social organizations are exceptionally active, enriching the community and enhancing the quality of life.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) 3%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 7,064.00
Household Size (ppl) 3.226
Households w/ Children 36%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 56%
Median Year in Residency 6.73

Housing Inventory

West Hempstead, NY Housing Inventory 253 935 6,521 6,521 253 935 6,521

Market Overview

77 listings with an estimated median price of $729,000

Price Count
$100K - 200K 2
$200K - 300K 1
$300K - 400K 2
$400K - 500K 2
$500K - 600K 14
$600K - 700K 15
$700K - 800K 23
$800K - 900K 6
$900K - 1M 3
$1M - Max 9
Property Type Count
Single Family 66
Commercial 7
Rental 10
Lots and Land 1
CoOp 2
Multi Family 1

(Data as of 4/27/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

West Hempstead, NY Population Demographics

Total: 24,123

Households:7,456

Median Age: 40.56

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

West Hempstead, NY Temperature

Weather Risk

West Hempstead, NY Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

West Hempstead, NY Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

West Hempstead, NY Highest Education Level Attained 4,326 3,088 1,435 958 684 2,717 3,296 4,326 3,088 958 684 2,717

Employment and Finance

Workforce

West Hempstead, NY Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $102,689)

West Hempstead, NY Income by dollar range 180 98 194 261 230 234 188 195 153 349 510 1,052 772 766 1,479 443 191 159

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$1,230
One Bedroom
$1,533
Two Bedroom
$1,878
Three Bedroom
$2,429
Four Bedroom
$2,717

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
Yes

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

West Hempstead, NY Crime

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