Hempstead, NY vs Porterville, 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
Porterville
68.7
#1299 nationally
Hempstead leads in walk score (73 vs 40). Hempstead leads in median household income ($80,350 vs $55,785). Porterville leads in average commute (24 min vs 32.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hempstead, NY | Porterville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.4 (#1693) | 68.7 (#1299) |
| Population | 58,225 | 62,876 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $650,203 | $332,442 |
| Median Household Income | $80,350 | $55,785 |
| Average Commute | 32.9 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 10.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.2 | R+20.7 |
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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+
68.7 Score
Porterville, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$332,442
Population
62,876
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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