City safety & data profile

West HempsteadNY

West Hempstead, NY is a 19K-resident city in Nassau County with a median household income of $164,127.

Nassau County, New York. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for West Hempstead, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. West Hempstead has a population larger than 40% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $653,600.

Data updated 2026-07-19

19K
Population
Top 60%
By size
$164,127
Median income
$653,600
Median home
4.5%
Poverty rate

The read on West Hempstead

West Hempstead posts a median household income higher than 95% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 5%
by median income, US cities

Where West Hempstead income ranks nationally

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

$164,127 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 West Hempstead, NY beyond the headline numbers

West Hempstead sits inside Nassau County, New York, at roughly 40.70°N, -73.65°W. Population 18,862, $164,127 median household income. Median home value $653,600, median rent $2,967. Poverty rate 4.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: West Hempstead's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 30.5%, then obesity at 29%.

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

Population
18,862
West Hempstead
Median Income
$164,127
+141% vs avg
Median Home Value
$653,600
+187% vs avg
Median Age
37.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Nassau County) - West 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 West Hempstead, NY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,967/mo
Poverty Rate
4.5% -68% vs avg
Unemployment 5.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 50.4%
Work From Home 15.6%
Public Transit 8.9%

Population

White 59.4%
African American 10.7%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%

Health Profile 14 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
30.5%
Obesity
29%
Physical Inactivity
22.5%
Binge Drinking
16%
Frequent Mental Distress
13.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.2%
Current Asthma
9.9%
Diabetes
9.4%
Current Smoking
8.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
6.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 69.6%
Annual Checkup 81.4%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
5.1%
Stroke
2.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of West Hempstead, NY? ▼
West Hempstead, NY has a population of 18,862 people, located in Nassau County, New York.
What is the median household income in West Hempstead? ▼
The median household income in West Hempstead, NY is $164,127 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 4.5%.
What is the median home value in West Hempstead? ▼
The median home value in West Hempstead, NY is $653,600. Median rent is $2,967/month.
What are the top health concerns in West Hempstead? ▼
The top health indicators in West Hempstead include High Blood Pressure (30.5%), Obesity (29%), Physical Inactivity (22.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in West Hempstead? ▼
The median age in West Hempstead, NY is 37.5 years. 50.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

West Hempstead, NY is located in Nassau County, New York. With a population of 19K and a $164,127 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Safety alerts for the West Hempstead area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using West Hempstead's profile

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

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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.

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