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Hempstead, New York

village · Nassau County

At a glance

58,801
Population
$459,500
Median home value (all homes)
51% above U.S. median
$650,203
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,622/mo
Median rent
20% above U.S. median
$90,420
Median household income
15% above U.S. median
33.3 min
Average commute
91.3%
Homes with broadband
97.33%
Locations with fiber available
9.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 130 — 30% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing69% above
Goods & services8% above
Utilities15% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost27% above
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Hofstra University Graduate degrees
Access Careers Certificates
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates75.5%
College graduates21.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Town of Hempstead IDA
The Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency is a non-profit, public benefit agency with special powers of authority by the state of New York to promote economic development and jobs by helping businesses grow with financial assistance and tax relief.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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