Bozeman, MT 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.
Bozeman
65.6
#1621 nationally
Hempstead
64.4
#1693 nationally
Bozeman leads in average commute (15.1 min vs 32.9 min). Hempstead leads in walk score (73 vs 47). Hempstead leads in median household income ($80,350 vs $74,113).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bozeman, MT | Hempstead, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1621) | 64.4 (#1693) |
| Population | 57,305 | 58,225 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $727,000 | $650,203 |
| Median Household Income | $74,113 | $80,350 |
| Average Commute | 15.1 min | 32.9 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 11.9 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.2 | R+4.2 |
D
65.6 Score
Bozeman, MT
Montana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$727,000
Population
57,305
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
West
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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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