South Hempstead, NY is a small town located in the Nassau County of Long Island. The town has a population of approximately 6,000 residents and offers a variety of public transportation options for its citizens. Those living in South Hempstead can take advantage of the Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) bus system, which includes multiple routes throughout the town. There is also access to the Long Island Rail Road station at West Hempstead, which connects South Hempstead with Manhattan and other parts of Long Island. For those looking to travel by car, there are several roads that run through South Hempstead that connect it to neighboring towns. Lastly, there are numerous ride sharing companies that offer services within South Hempstead and its surrounding areas. With all these transportation options available, traveling in and around South Hempstead is easy and convenient.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in South Hempstead takes 33.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in South Hempstead get to work:
- 79.0% drive their own car alone
- 5.6% carpool with others
- 2.7% work from home
- 11.1% take mass transit