West Hempstead SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Cost of living in West Hempstead summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in West Hempstead. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in West Hempstead is 151 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in West Hempstead is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in West Hempstead is $783,621.
The median income in West Hempstead is $164,127.
West Hempstead's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In West Hempstead Comparison Table
| Living Expense | West Hempstead | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 249 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 108 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 114 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 111 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
West Hempstead, NY Weather
The average high in West Hempstead is 61.8° and the average low is 45.3°.
There are 75.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.6 inches of precipitation each year with 22.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | West Hempstead |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 22.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Rankings & Articles For West Hempstead
Locations Around West Hempstead
Map Of West Hempstead, NY
Best Places Around West Hempstead
Malverne, NY
Population 8,477
Plainview, NY
Population 25,982
Merrick, NY
Population 21,744
Woodmere, NY
Population 18,061
Syosset, NY
Population 18,433
Bronxville, NY
Population 6,510
Massapequa Park, NY
Population 16,963
Pelham Manor, NY
Population 5,644
Massapequa, NY
Population 21,389
Levittown, NY
Population 51,904
West Hempstead Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in West Hempstead
The current population in West Hempstead is 20,648. The population has increased 12.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,648 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 20,762 | 1.8% |
| 2022 | 20,393 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 20,729 | 4.8% |
| 2020 | 19,787 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 19,864 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 20,116 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 19,841 | 3.2% |
| 2016 | 19,229 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 19,012 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 18,801 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 18,565 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 18,673 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 18,733 | 1.6% |
| 2010 | 18,435 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Hempstead
See the full breakdown
West Hempstead is:
57.8% White with 11,939 White residents.
9.8% African American with 2,026 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.
6.2% Asian with 1,278 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.7% Other with 357 Other residents.
2.6% Two Or More with 533 Two Or More residents.
21.9% Hispanic with 4,512 Hispanic residents.
| Race | West Hempstead | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.8% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 9.8% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.2% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 21.9% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in West Hempstead
See the full breakdown
West Hempstead is 50.6% female with 10,442 female residents.
West Hempstead is 49.4% male with 10,206 male residents.
| Gender | West Hempstead | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Hempstead for adults over 25
See the full breakdown
5.0% of adults in West Hempstead completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in West Hempstead completed 9-12th grade.
20.0% of adults in West Hempstead completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in West Hempstead completed some college.
7.0% of adults in West Hempstead completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in West Hempstead completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in West Hempstead completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in West Hempstead completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in West Hempstead completed doctorate degree.
| Education | West Hempstead | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For West Hempstead, New York
See the full breakdown
2.0% of households in West Hempstead earn Less than $10,000.
0.4% of households in West Hempstead earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.6% of households in West Hempstead earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.7% of households in West Hempstead earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.9% of households in West Hempstead earn $35,000 to $49,999.
6.9% of households in West Hempstead earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.8% of households in West Hempstead earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.9% of households in West Hempstead earn $100,000 to $149,999.
20.9% of households in West Hempstead earn $150,000 to $199,999.
33.9% of households in West Hempstead earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | West Hempstead | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.6% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.7% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.9% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.9% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.8% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.9% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 20.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 33.9% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
