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Relocation guide

Moving to North Hempstead

What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.

Population

236,600

Median age 43

Median household income

$158,112

Median rent

$2,276/mo

Median home value

$870,500

Schools

69

11 districts

Summer high / winter low

86° / 29°

Pros

  • Household incomes run 101% above the US median ($158,112).
  • Rent takes only about 17% of the median household income.
  • 79% of households own their home (US 65%).
  • Mild weather in May, September, October, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
  • 92 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
  • 35 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.

Cons

  • Homes cost 187% more than the US median ($870,500).

Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.

Plan your move

Where in North Hempstead?

North Hempstead spans 16 zip codes. Median home values range from $616,500 to $2,000,001 by zip.

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Life in North Hempstead

Westbury A.M.E. Zion Church and sign, North Hempstead
Westbury A.M.E. Zion Church and signKenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY-SA 4.0
LIMP Williston Pk, North Hempstead
LIMP Williston PkJim.henderson · CC0
Williston Pk Village Hall, North Hempstead
Williston Pk Village HallJim.henderson · CC0

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Questions

Is North Hempstead a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 101% above the US median ($158,112). Rent takes only about 17% of the median household income. On the other hand: Homes cost 187% more than the US median ($870,500).

How much do I need to earn to live in North Hempstead?

The median household earns $158,112. Rent at the median ($2,276/month) is about 17% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $91,040 a year.

How many schools are in North Hempstead?

69 public and private schools across 11 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.

What is the weather like in North Hempstead?

Highs average 86°F in July and lows 29°F in January. The most comfortable months are May, September, October.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.

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