Hempstead, New York

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Hempstead is located in Nassau County, NY. The population is , making Hempstead the largest city in Nassau County.

There are 13 public schools in Hempstead with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for Hempstead is moderate , and there are 56 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Hempstead is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Hempstead property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Hempstead include Baldwin Harbor, Oceanside and Freeport.

Hempstead Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 29.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 54.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.8%

Crime Rate

36.45% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 200
  • Violent Crimes: 536
  • Robbery: 182
  • Burglary: 217
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 628

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 56 offenders in Hempstead
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

24 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 18

Unemployment

Moderate 4.4%
  • New York unemployment average: 4.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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13 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 13 K-12 public schools in Hempstead, NY and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Hempstead's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.

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56 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Hempstead, NY

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199 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Hempstead, NY issued 199 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Hempstead, NY issued 275 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 275 permits, 273 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,522
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,796
  • 2 Bedrooms: $2,168
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,768
  • 4 Bedrooms: $3,041

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Environmental Hazards

24 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Hempstead, NY has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Hempstead, NY is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.03 Average
    Hempstead, NY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.92°
  • February 35.63°
  • March 44.47°
  • April 52.92°
  • May 62.09°
  • June 71.31°
  • July 78.25°
  • August 75.72°
  • September 69.02°
  • October 57.72°
  • November 47.45°
  • December 36.78°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Hempstead, NY

Earthquakes
Hempstead, NY has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Hempstead, NY has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Hempstead, NY has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Hempstead, NY has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Hempstead, NY: $50,526

Unemployment

Unemployment in Hempstead is 4.4%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 64.66%
White Collar - 35.34%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Andrew Cuomo
  • Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
  • Sen. Charles E. Schumer

City Representatives

  • Pete King
  • Steve Israel
  • Kathleen Rice
  • Gregory W. Meeks

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

4 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Hempstead, NY

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all