Hempstead, NY vs Torrance, 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
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
Hempstead leads in cost of living index (131 vs 195). Torrance leads in crime level (8.5 vs 12.6). Torrance leads in median household income ($109,554 vs $80,350).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hempstead, NY | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.4 (#1693) | 64.2 (#1714) |
| Population | 58,225 | 139,224 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $650,203 | $1,117,906 |
| Median Household Income | $80,350 | $109,554 |
| Average Commute | 32.9 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 195 |
| 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
64.2 Score
Torrance, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,117,906
Population
139,224
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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