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Hempstead
City in New York, United States
Overview
Hempstead is a small but busy locality in Nassau County, Long Island, combining suburban comfort with urban amenities. It features a diverse community, local businesses, and easy access to the larger New York metropolitan area.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
5,430
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.71°, -73.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,005
Local Cost
$2,380
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
12.2°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
2.3°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
-14.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1311 mm
Internet Speed
326 Mbps
Upload
52 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
854.0
Airport
JFK
Distance
16 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 31 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 83/100.
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