Hempstead, NY vs Irvine, CA
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.
Hempstead
64.4
#1693 nationally
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Hempstead leads in walk score (73 vs 44). Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $80,350). Hempstead leads in cost of living index (131 vs 178).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hempstead, NY | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.4 (#1693) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 58,225 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $650,203 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $80,350 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 32.9 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.2 | D+2.6 |
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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D+
67.2 Score
Irvine, CA
Master-planned perfection in Southern California
Median Home
$1,517,431
Population
307,670
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Pacific
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