North Hempstead, New York
As of 2007, North Hempstead's population is 221,907 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -0.32 percent.
The median home cost in North Hempstead is $660,200. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.63 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, North Hempstead's cost of living is 64.06% Higher than the U.S. average.
North Hempstead public schools spend $11,845 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in North Hempstead.
The unemployment rate in North Hempstead is 3.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. North Hempstead jobs have Decreased by 0.71 percent.
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People
The 2007 North Hempstead, NY, population is 221,907. There are 4,132 people per square mile (population density).
Family in North Hempstead, NY
The median age is 42.4. The US median is 37.6. 63.51% of people in North Hempstead, NY, are married. 4.97% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.87 people. 29.41% of people are married, with children. 4.05% have children, but are single.
Race in North Hempstead, NY
74.45% of people are white, 6.89% are black, 12.27% are asian, 0.18% are native american, and 6.54% claim 'Other'.
12.22% of the people in North Hempstead, NY, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 87.78% are non-hispanic).
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Economy
The unemployment rate in North Hempstead, NY, is 3.20%, with job growth of -0.71%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 13.58%.
North Hempstead, NY Taxes
North Hempstead, NY,sales tax rate is 8.75%. Income tax is 7.13%.
North Hempstead, NY Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $46,598, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $92,216.
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.20% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | -0.71% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 13.58% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 8.75% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 7.13% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $46,598 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $92,216 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 5.91% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 5.48% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 5.29% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 9.50% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 14.90% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 12.99% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 19.07% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 15.42% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 6.77% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 4.68% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 19.08% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 29.24% | 20.24% |
| Service | 11.27% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 28.40% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.04% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 5.22% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 6.76% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in North Hempstead, NY, is $660,200. Home appreciation is -0.63% over the last year. The median age of North Hempstead, NY, real estate is 52 years.
North Hempstead, NY Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 20.90% of the North Hempstead, NY, population. 2.69% of houses and apartments in North Hempstead, NY, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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| Median Home Age | 52 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $660,200 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | -0.63% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 76.98% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 2.69% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 20.90% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $20.50 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.08% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.16% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.21% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.27% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 0.33% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1.69% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.90% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 7.57% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 15.57% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 17.06% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 21.19% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 20.14% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 4.32% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 1.32% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 1.31% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 4.89% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 6.10% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 12.57% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 27.06% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 20.31% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 22.10% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 592 physicians per capita in North Hempstead, NY. The US average is 170.
North Hempstead, NY Health Index
Air quality in North Hempstead, NY is 16 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in North Hempstead, NY is 60 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 10 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Crime
North Hempstead, NY, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 2. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
North Hempstead, NY, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 3. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Climate
North Hempstead, NY, gets 44 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 25 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 109.
On average, there are 172 sunny days per year in North Hempstead, NY. The July high is around 83 degrees. The January low is 26. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 47 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Educate
North Hempstead, NY, schools spend $11,845 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 485 students per librarian, and 423 children per counselor in North Hempstead, NY schools.
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in North Hempstead, NY, takes 38 minutes. 64% of commuters drive their own car alone. 9% carpool with others. 18% take mass transit and 4% work from home.
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means North Hempstead, NY is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means North Hempstead, NY is more expensive.
Overall, North Hempstead, NY cost of living is 164.06.
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Religion
76.00% of the people in North Hempstead, NY are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 52.03% are Catholic; 5.61% are Protestant; 0.12% are LDS; 1.87% are another Christian faith; 15.51% in North Hempstead, NY are Jewish; 0.02% are an eastern faith; 0.84% affilite with Islam.
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| Percent Religious | 76.00% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 52.03% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 5.61% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.12% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 0.40% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.21% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.45% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.86% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 1.30% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.40% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 1.87% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 15.51% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.84% | 0.54% |
Voting
52.25% of the people in North Hempstead, NY are registered as Democrats. 46.63% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.12%.
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