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Hempstead, NY — ZIP 11549

Population: 2,359 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively High
Top hazards
coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
50.7 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
31
Days with Good air quality
308

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
20
Nearest national park
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (11 mi)
Nearest airport
Republic Airport (FRG) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Republic Airport (FRG) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
125
Avg hospital rating
2.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
348
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Employment & development

Total county employment
547,964
Average weekly wage
$1,399
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
323

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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