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North Hempstead
  • Suburb of New York City, NY
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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
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    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 236,910. 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
    236,910
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $749,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,059
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      21%
    • Own
      79%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • 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
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      28%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      17%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in North Hempstead

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $137,562
    National
    $69,021
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