City safety & data profile

HempsteadNY

Hempstead, NY is a 56K-resident city in Nassau County with a median household income of $90,420.

Nassau County, New York. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Hempstead, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Hempstead has a population larger than 82% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $459,500.

Data updated 2026-07-19

56K
Population
Top 18%
By size
$90,420
Median income
$459,500
Median home
14.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Hempstead

Hempstead posts a median household income higher than 61% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 39%
by median income, US cities

Where Hempstead income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$90,420 Top 39% higher than 61% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Hempstead, NY beyond the headline numbers

Hempstead sits inside Nassau County, New York, at roughly 40.71°N, -73.62°W. Population 55,547, $90,420 median household income. Median home value $459,500, median rent $1,622. Poverty rate 14.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Hempstead's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 38.9%, then physical inactivity at 36.1%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Hempstead from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
55,547
Hempstead
Median Income
$90,420
+33% vs avg
Median Home Value
$459,500
+102% vs avg
Median Age
38.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Nassau County) - Hempstead's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.4M+3%
Median Income
$146,202+50%
Median Home Value
$684,700+51%
Poverty Rate
5.4%-10%
Unemployment
4.8%-35%

Economics

Economics indicators for Hempstead, NY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,622/mo
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Unemployment 9.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.5%
Work From Home 7.3%
Public Transit 19.2%

Population

White 5.9%
African American 45%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 1%

Health Profile 14 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
38.9%
Physical Inactivity
36.1%
High Blood Pressure
35.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
15.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
15%
Diabetes
14.1%
Binge Drinking
13.8%
Current Smoking
13.3%
Current Asthma
11.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 51.7%
Annual Checkup 80%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
5.6%
Stroke
3.9%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Hempstead, NY? ▼
Hempstead, NY has a population of 55,547 people, located in Nassau County, New York.
What is the median household income in Hempstead? ▼
The median household income in Hempstead, NY is $90,420 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.4%.
What is the median home value in Hempstead? ▼
The median home value in Hempstead, NY is $459,500. Median rent is $1,622/month.
What are the top health concerns in Hempstead? ▼
The top health indicators in Hempstead include Obesity (38.9%), Physical Inactivity (36.1%), High Blood Pressure (35.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Hempstead? ▼
The median age in Hempstead, NY is 38.1 years. 21.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Hempstead, NY is located in Nassau County, New York. With a population of 56K and a $90,420 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and physical inactivity. Safety alerts for the Hempstead area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

Garden City, NY 23K Uniondale, NY 25K West Hempstead, NY 19K Roosevelt, NY 16K Mineola, NY 19K Baldwin, NY 24K Rockville Centre, NY 24K Franklin Square, NY 29K
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Using Hempstead's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Hempstead area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Nassau County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.