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Hempstead, New York by the numbers
FBI figures for 2025 show 4.3 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Hempstead, 16% higher than the rate across New York (3.7). Median household income is $90,420 and the median home value is $459,500. About 58,801 people live in Hempstead.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Hempstead?
Hempstead's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 4.3 per 1,000 residents, based on 256 offenses reported to the FBI. For comparison, that is 16% higher than the New York rate (3.7) and 31% higher than the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 3. Property crime came to 589 offenses (9.9 per 1,000; New York: 15.7). The yearly count has been fairly flat since 2021 (249 then).
| Offense (2025) | Hempstead count | Per 1,000 | New York per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 256 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 3 | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 4 | 0.07 | 0.27 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 77 | 1.3 | 0.91 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 172 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 589 | 9.9 | 15.7 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 96 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 418 | 7.0 | 13.3 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 75 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Hempstead changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 249 | 525 | 3 |
| 2022 | 307 | 633 | 3 |
| 2023 | 305 | 625 | 1 |
| 2024 | 318 | 647 | 3 |
| 2025 | 256 | 589 | 3 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Hempstead Village Police Department's own reports.
How does Hempstead compare with New York?
Hempstead's median household earns $90,420 a year, close to the state figure ($85,974). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $459,500, and half of renters pay more than $1,622 a month. About 58,801 people live on 4 square miles of land, roughly 15,931 per square mile. The city lies in Nassau County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Hempstead | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,801 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $90,420 | $85,974 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $459,500 | $423,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,622 | $1,621 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 9.2% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 14.4% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% | 40.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 47.5% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.1 | 39.8 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Hempstead?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Nassau County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: coastal flooding (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Hempstead?
No highway work zones were listed in Hempstead city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Hempstead?
Federal school lists place 12 public and 2 private schools within Hempstead. 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Gateway National Recreation Area and Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. 10 state parks or recreation areas: Bayswater Point State Park, Bethpage State Park, Cold Spring Harbor State Park, Gilgo State Park and Hempstead Lake State Park and 5 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Hempstead
Gun shops
No gun shops or licensed gun dealers are on the map inside the Hempstead city limits.
Liquor stores
6 liquor stores are on the map inside the Hempstead city limits: Aa Liquor & Wine INC (Hempstead), Blue Liquor Store (Hempstead), Hempstead Liquors (Hempstead), Heritage Wine & Spirits INC (Hempstead), New Franklin Street Liquor INC (Hempstead) and Sons Liquor Enterprises INC (Hempstead).
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Hempstead city limits: Planned Parenthood of Greater New York-Hempstead (Hempstead).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Hempstead?
In 2025, Hempstead had 4.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (256 reported), 16% higher than the New York rate (3.7). The property-crime rate was 9.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Hempstead?
$90,420 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $85,974 for New York.
How much do homes cost in Hempstead?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $459,500 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $423,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Hempstead?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Nassau County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: coastal flooding (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Levittown, NY (6 mi) · New York, NY (17 mi) · New Rochelle, NY (17 mi) · Mount Vernon, NY (18 mi) · Yonkers, NY (21 mi) · West New York, NJ (21 mi)
More: New York statewide numbers · county page: Nassau County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Hempstead village.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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