New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to South Hempstead, NY
$601,000Median home value
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About South Hempstead
South Hempstead is a hamlet in the Town of Hempstead on Long Island, about 25 miles east of Manhattan. It is a dense commuter neighborhood with the LIRR’s Hempstead Branch nearby. Hempstead Lake State Park and Hofstra are close.
Home prices in South Hempstead
The median home value in South Hempstead is $601,000.
Top places in South Hempstead
- Hempstead Lake State Park — nearby.
- Hofstra University — ~2 mi in Uniondale.
- Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum — nearby.
- Eisenhower Park — ~10 min.
- Museum Row at Mitchel Field.
Commuting from South Hempstead
- ~25 mi east of Manhattan.
- LIRR Hempstead Branch stations nearby.
- Southern State and Meadowbrook parkways; JFK ~15 min.
South Hempstead FAQs
- What is the housing market like in South Hempstead, NY?
The median home value in South Hempstead is $601,000. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from South Hempstead, NY?
~25 mi east of Manhattan.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.