Hempstead, NY vs Long Beach, 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
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 32.9 min). Hempstead leads in median household income ($80,350 vs $69,471). Hempstead leads in walk score (73 vs 67).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hempstead, NY | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.4 (#1693) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 58,225 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $650,203 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $80,350 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 32.9 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.2 | D+32.9 |
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
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D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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