Hempstead, NY vs Norwalk, 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
Norwalk
63.4
#1771 nationally
Norwalk leads in crime level (10.3 vs 12.6). Hempstead leads in walk score (73 vs 61). Hempstead leads in cost of living index (131 vs 152).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hempstead, NY | Norwalk, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.4 (#1693) | 63.4 (#1771) |
| Population | 58,225 | 98,078 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $650,203 | $763,397 |
| Median Household Income | $80,350 | $91,259 |
| Average Commute | 32.9 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 10.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 152 |
| 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
Northeast
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D
63.4 Score
Norwalk, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$763,397
Population
98,078
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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