Hempstead, NY vs Seal 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
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Hempstead leads in walk score (73 vs 41). Hempstead leads in cost of living index (131 vs 149). Hempstead leads in median household income ($80,350 vs $75,507).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hempstead, NY | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.4 (#1693) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 58,225 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $650,203 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $80,350 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 32.9 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.2 | D+2.6 |
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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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59.7 Score
Seal Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$841,961
Population
24,352
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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