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Hempstead, New York

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City Overview

As of 2009, Hempstead's population is 51,785 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -7.12 percent.

The median home cost in Hempstead is $306,590. Home appreciation the last year has been -16.00 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Hempstead's cost of living is 37.52% Higher than the U.S. average.

Hempstead public schools spend $11,389 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 16 students per teacher in Hempstead.

The unemployment rate in Hempstead is 10.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Hempstead jobs have Decreased by 2.90 percent.

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Hempstead N.Y. everyone I grew up with left....: Mainly because the cost of living is way way high. The influx of Salvadorian and Mexican immigrants I believe has pushed up housing prices. They stay 5 to 10 people per... (read more)

Hempstead - A town influx: Hempstead still is a good place to live but, too maany illegal immigrants have moved in to the village. Houses prices have climbed due to increased demand. The... (read more)

why I left "the stead": The stead is my heart, made me who I am, but I had toget out.Too expensive,no "real" jobs(except Verizon), and nothing to do,except for the Taste of Honey strip bar(and... (read more)

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