What is the housing market like in Hempstead, NY?

The median listing price in Hempstead is $674,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026

How is the commute from Hempstead, NY?

LIRR Hempstead Branch; Hempstead station, the branch terminus, in the village (per MTA station listings, read September 24, 2026).

Which school district serves Hempstead, NY?

Hempstead is served by Hempstead Union Free School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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About Hempstead

Hempstead is a village in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, with 59,169 residents at the 2020 census — the most populous village in New York. It is the site of the 17th-century "town spot" from which English and Dutch settlers developed the Town of Hempstead, the Town of North Hempstead, and ultimately Nassau County.

A scarce example of Fredrick W. Beers’ map of the communities of Hempstead, Rockville and Persalls, Long Island. Published in 1873. Maps printed on both recto and verso. Hempstead side depicts thePhoto: http://www.geographicus.com/mm5/cartographers/beers.txt · Public domain

Aerial view of Hempstead, New York in July 2019Photo: Pi.1415926535 · CC BY-SA 3.0

Home prices in Hempstead

The median listing price in Hempstead is $674,000.

Top places in Hempstead

Hofstra University (partially in the village) — campus and the Hofstra University Museum of Art.
Downtown Hempstead — Main Street and Fulton Avenue commercial corridor.
The African American Museum of Nassau County (in the village).
The village's historic 17th-century town-spot sites.
Nearby Hempstead Lake State Park (short drive).
Nassau County government and court buildings nearby (Mineola/Garden City).

Commuting from Hempstead

LIRR Hempstead Branch; Hempstead station, the branch terminus, in the village (per MTA station listings, read September 24, 2026).
Typical weekday trip to Penn Station: approximately 55–60 minutes (approximate).
Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~35–45 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).

Schools in Hempstead

Public schools: Hempstead Union Free School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Hempstead FAQs

What is the housing market like in Hempstead, NY?
The median listing price in Hempstead is $674,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
How is the commute from Hempstead, NY?
LIRR Hempstead Branch; Hempstead station, the branch terminus, in the village (per MTA station listings, read September 24, 2026).
Which school district serves Hempstead, NY?
Hempstead is served by Hempstead Union Free School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

Town links

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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.

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