Bellflower, CA vs Hempstead, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bellflower
60.8
#1920 nationally
Hempstead
64.4
#1693 nationally
Hempstead leads in crime level (12.6 vs 16.8). Hempstead leads in cost of living index (131 vs 151). Bellflower leads in average commute (29.3 min vs 32.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bellflower, CA | Hempstead, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1920) | 64.4 (#1693) |
| Population | 75,122 | 58,225 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $805,101 | $650,203 |
| Median Household Income | $75,379 | $80,350 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 32.9 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 16.8 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+4.2 |
D-
60.8 Score
Bellflower, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,101
Population
75,122
Crime
High
Walk Score
66
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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