Hempstead, NY vs Westminster, 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
Westminster
61.1
#1916 nationally
Hempstead leads in cost of living index (131 vs 171). Westminster leads in average commute (28 min vs 32.9 min). Hempstead leads in walk score (73 vs 65).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hempstead, NY | Westminster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.4 (#1693) | 61.1 (#1916) |
| Population | 58,225 | 88,729 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $650,203 | $1,103,609 |
| Median Household Income | $80,350 | $80,271 |
| Average Commute | 32.9 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.2 | D+2.6 |
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-
61.1 Score
Westminster, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,103,609
Population
88,729
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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