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Suburb
New York City

North Hempstead

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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      B+
    North Hempstead is a suburb of New York City with a population of 230,241. North Hempstead is in Nassau County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in North Hempstead offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In North Hempstead there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in North Hempstead and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in North Hempstead are highly rated.
    About North Hempstead...
    Population
    230,241
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $686,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,823
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      22%
    • Own
      78%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      27%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      19%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      18%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%
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    Working in North Hempstead

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $117,750
    National
    $55,322
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