North Hempstead, New York
- StateNew York
- CountyNassau
- Population236,238
The Long Island township of North Hempstead is a peaceful escape from the Big Apple with tree-filled enclaves and tranquil harbors dotted with sailboats. The area is made up of a series of incorporated villages, many of which have walkable downtowns.
The area is rich in history, with more than 25 museums and historical sites to explore, like the Cradle of Aviation Museum and the Rock Hall Museum. The Old Westbury Gardens is a historic mansion-turned-museum dating back to 1906, a popular place where families picnic when the weather is warm. The Clark Botanic Garden features 12 acres of gardens, ponds, and streams.
North Hempstead is a prime landscape for golfing and boating, thanks to its country club and many waterways. It’s also in a top-notch location; its proximity to the water means there are several beaches to enjoy during the summer months and several ponds for ice skating during the winter, while its proximity to New York City makes it easy to jazz up weekend life or commute to work; you can get there in under an hour on the LIRR.
The township has the highest Sharecare community well-being ranking on the list, at 88 out of 100. It’s also home to some of the best school districts in New York and has the highest number of recommended hospitals in the area (50) on the list.
Town Information
| Median sale price for single family residences (2022) | $1,156,728 |
| Median household income | $144,003 |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of current residents | Asian: 23%, Black: 5.1%, Hispanic: 15.2%, White: 55.5% |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of U.S. | Asian: 5.9%, Black: 12.3%, Hispanic: 19.7%, White: 61.2% |
| High school district graduation rate (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 94.62% |
| Number of hospitals within 25 miles recommended by over 50% of patients | 50 |
| Number of above-average nursing homes within 50 miles, per 100,000 households | 21 |
| Sharecare Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100) | 89 |
| Financial Well-Being Index Score (out of 100) | 66 |