Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
West Hempstead
West Hempstead, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,428
Population
19,319
Renter Mix
15% Rent
Make this quaint hamlet your home
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The hamlet of West Hempstead is located on the west side of the Town of Hempstead on New York’s Long Island. West Hempstead is a terrific community that’s ideal for commuters – there are three train stations along Hempstead Gardens Drive. Hempstead Lake State Park is located on the southeast side of the hamlet. With its cozy cottages along tree-lined streets, West Hempstead is a family-friendly community with good schools and parks, including Echo Park Swimming Complex and Halls Pond Park. Walt Whitman once served as the headmaster of the District 17 Schoolhouse, and Orville Wright called West Hempstead home in the 1930s.
West Hempstead is a walkable community with shops and restaurants scattered throughout. Hempstead Avenue and the Hempstead Turnpike are especially dense with shops, restaurants, and other businesses. Once you move to West Hempstead, you’ll likely discover a variety of favorite new destinations. Some local hotspots to try include the Witches Brew coffee shop, Cherry Valley Deli, and Riesterer’s Bakery. West Hempstead is a great location for golfers; it is home to Hempstead Golf & Country Club and Cherry Valley Club is directly north of the hamlet.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$138,495
Average: $160,326
Education
6,933
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,048
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
West Hempstead has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
15%
Non-Renters
85%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in West Hempstead, NY is $3,044 for a studio, $3,428 for one bedroom, $4,394 for two bedrooms, and $5,976 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Hempstead has increased by 4.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,428/month
798 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Hempstead, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
339 Students
Public
Grades K-5
331 Students
Public
Grades K-5
120 Students
West Hempstead Secondary School
Public
Grades 6-12
806 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
415 Students
West Hempstead Secondary School
Public
Grades 6-12
806 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hempstead Lake State Park
- Center for Science Teaching and Learning
- Hofstra University Arboretum
- Valley Stream State Park
- Long Island Children's Museum
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 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.