Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
17%
Hempstead
Hempstead, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$879
Population
6,495
Renter Mix
38% Rent
The small town with a big heart
Rural
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Family-Friendly
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University
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Festivals
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With its wide-open spaces and endless sky, Hempstead embodies everything you'd want in a small Texas town. It even offers the Western-style downtown shopping area, filled with shops and restaurants. The Waller County Courthouse is in the heart of downtown -- Hempstead is its county seat. Situated about 50 miles northwest of Downtown Houston and about 40 miles southeast of College Station -- home of Texas A&M University -- Hempstead is ideal for those commuting in either (or both) direction.
Hempstead's claim to fame is its watermelons. Until around 1940, it was the nation's biggest watermelon producer, and the town still holds a Watermelon Festival every July. The festival includes a car show, a parade, live music, BBQ cook-offs, and more. During December, the Festival of Lights includes vendors, a parade, live entertainment, and a tree-decorating contest.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$40,767
Average: $52,846
Education
959
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,220
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hempstead has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hempstead, TX is $877 for one bedroom, $853 for two bedrooms, and $1,191 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hempstead has increased by 4.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$877/month
652 Sq Ft
House
$1,979/month
1,587 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hempstead, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
834 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
339 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
10 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
465 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.