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Hofstra University Hempstead, NY

Superb academic opportunities and easy access to NYC

Private Suburban Walkable

Hofstra University has been a fixture among the New York City metropolitan area’s academic community since 1935. The university has the rare distinction of holding accreditation in 24 different fields, and ranks highly in both quality and value. In addition to its legacy of exceptional education and research opportunities, Hofstra is recognized as a pioneer in creating accessible campus architecture as well as hosting presidential debates in three consecutive election cycles. Residential neighborhoods surround the university, with many of the local apartments, condos, and rental houses offering easy access to Hofstra, the nearby shopping centers to the north, and the town center. The Hofstra campus sits roughly a mile and a half east of downtown Hempstead, and the route along Fulton Avenue is lined with restaurants and corner grocery stores. Hofstra is just a short drive or train ride from New York City’s endless array of entertainment and cultural attractions as well as the beaches of Long Island’s coastline.

Rent Trends

As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in Hempstead, NY is $1,670 for a studio, $1,943 for one bedroom, $2,657 for two bedrooms, and $3,375 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hempstead has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 550 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,670/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 703 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,943/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 933 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,657/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,160 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,375/month

    Average Rent

Learn More About Hofstra University

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

70 / 100

Great Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

80 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

70 / 100

Extremely Noisy

Quiet Score

10 / 100

Schools

Academy Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

2,001 Students

Barack Obama Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

439 Students

RHODES ACADEMY OF HUMANITIES-ARTS

Public

Grades K-5

631 Students

Jackson Main Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

438 Students

Evergreen Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

1,144 Students

Academy Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

2,001 Students

Lawrence Road Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

622 Students

Evergreen Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

1,144 Students

Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

748 Students

Academy Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

2,001 Students

Evergreen Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

1,144 Students

Hempstead High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,878 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hofstra University Arboretum
  • Long Island Children's Museum
  • Hempstead Lake State Park
  • Old Westbury Gardens
  • Clark Botanic Garden

Transit / Subway

Airports

  • John F Kennedy International
  • LaGuardia

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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 June 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.