Freeport, NY 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.
Freeport
66.6
#1520 nationally
Hempstead
64.4
#1693 nationally
Freeport leads in median household income ($109,390 vs $80,350). Freeport leads in crime level (9.4 vs 12.6). Hempstead leads in walk score (73 vs 62).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Freeport, NY | Hempstead, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1520) | 64.4 (#1693) |
| Population | 43,756 | 58,225 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $679,470 | $650,203 |
| Median Household Income | $109,390 | $80,350 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 32.9 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.2 | R+4.2 |
D
66.6 Score
Freeport, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$679,470
Population
43,756
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
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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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