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South Hempstead Area Facts

South Hempstead has a Livability Score of 82_/100, which is considered exceptional
South Hempstead crime rates are 81% lower than the New York average
Cost of living in South Hempstead is 37% higher than the New York average

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D+ Amenities

Are there many local amenities in South Hempstead? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

Parks

Coes Neck Park

Coes Neck Park

Hempstead Lake State Park

Lincoln Park

Campbell Park

Campbell Park

Kennedy Memorial Park

Henry Street Park

Entertainment

Madison Theatre

Wilbur Arts Center

Grand Avenue Cinema

Baldwin Historical Museum

Area 516

Bachata Dance Club

Philips House

Maple Lanes

Food & Drink

KFC

McDonald's

Hollywood Deli

Carvel

Popeyes

Dunkin' Donuts

Clinton Deli

Subway

A+ Commute

Is public transit available in South Hempstead? Of all people who commute, 16.8% take public transportation in South Hempstead.

Drive to Work

66%

11% lower than the US average

Take Public Transit

17%

12% higher than the US average

Walk to Work

0%

3% lower than the US average

F Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in South Hempstead? The cost of living in South Hempstead is 160/100 - which is 37% higher than New York.

South Hempstead

60% more expensive than average

17% more expensive than average

National cost of living index

A+ Crime

What is the crime rate in South Hempstead? South Hempstead crime rates are 417, which are 81% lower than New York

417 per 100k people

82% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

82% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

A+ Employment

What is the median income in South Hempstead? The median income in South Hempstead is $122,611 which is 102% higher than New York.

Median household income

$122,611122% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$60,480103% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

76% lower than the US average

A+ Health & Safety

Is South Hempstead a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Pharmacies

Doctors

A+ Housing

What are South Hempstead home prices? South Hempstead home prices are $461,700 - which is 61% higher than New York

Median home value

$461,700150% higher than the US average

Median rent price

$2,602174% higher than the US average

45% higher than the US average

A+ Schools

Does South Hempstead have good schools? The South Hempstead graduation rate is 92% - which is 12% higher than New York

High school grad. rates

10% higher than the US average

School test scores

71% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

100% lower than the US average

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