Arcadia, CA vs Hempstead, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
Hempstead
64.4
#1693 nationally
Arcadia leads in crime level (6.3 vs 12.6). Hempstead leads in cost of living index (131 vs 225). Hempstead leads in walk score (73 vs 54).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | Hempstead, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 64.4 (#1693) |
| Population | 54,157 | 58,225 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $650,203 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $80,350 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 32.9 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+4.2 |
D-
60.7 Score
Arcadia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,395,544
Population
54,157
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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D
64.4 Score
Hempstead, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$650,203
Population
58,225
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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