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Hempstead, NY vs West Hempstead, NY

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- Job Growth in West Hempstead has been positive.
- West Hempstead has 0.3% more unemployment than Hempstead.
- West Hempstead job growth has increased by 0.2% in the past 10 years.
 Hempstead, NYWest Hempstead, NYUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth27.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-0.6%  Unlock6.3%
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if you can afford to live in the Greater NY/NJ area, Long island offers a more "civilized" family-oriented environment to raise kids. Housing slightly cheaper. Try  More

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