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Multi-generational suburb on the Long Island Rail Road
Named after its branch of the Long Island Rail Road, West Hempstead is a fixture on regional public transit maps laying out the suburbs east of the Five Boroughs. Beyond the commuter credentials of an established Long Island hamlet, West Hempstead enjoys the more localized connections forged by civic organizations and youth athletic leagues. “I’ve lived in West Hempstead for 92% of my life. I came back to buy my home, four generations of my family have lived here. My granddaughter wants to be president of the community support association, and she’s 11,” says Maureen Mahoney, the current president of the West Hempstead Community Support Association. “People living here stay here, and now the new people coming in get to decide if they want to raise families here, too.” Sidewalk and tree-lined streets tell the story of West Hempstead’s long-term appeal – signs for annual festivals, a community of century-spanning and newcomer family businesses, diverse houses of worship, waterfront parks and carefully maintained midcentury single-family homes are the backdrop to life just 4 miles from Queens.
Enjoy a walk through the gorgeous hamlet of West Hempstead.
Welcome to the beautiful neighborhood of West Hempstead.
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Midcentury homes and custom estates in West Hempstead
Regardless of the average housing style or cost on any given street, West Hempstead’s residential blocks are all lined by sidewalks and a blend of young and mature trees. Small single-family homes built in the 1920s through 1950s like Cape Cods, minimal traditional cottages and simple colonials sell for $550,000 to $900,000. “Over in West Hempstead, you have people who were living in the same house for 20 or 30 years and ran out of space but don’t want to leave the neighborhood. Instead, they’ll tear the house down and rebuild or add on a second floor,” says Femi Adebanjo, an associate broker at Keller Williams Legendary with 22 years of experience selling from Brooklyn and Queens to Nassau County. “There’s also Cathedral Gardens, a little pocket where Hempstead, West Hempstead and Garden City meet that’s named after a church there, with larger lots and sought after homes. Taxes for West Hempstead might be $18,000 to $22,000, but in the next town over, down the street, you’re paying over $30,000.” Rarer on the market, larger custom estates from the early 1900s, expanded midcentury homes and similarly large New Traditional built over the past 30 years sell for $830,000 to $1.5 million. West Hempstead has a CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Quaint Cape Cod style homes are abundant in West Hempstead.
West Hempstead has many contemporary colonial style homes.
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Attending West Hempstead schools or HANC
Chestnut Street School serves prekindergarten through kindergarten and earns an A-minus from Niche. Cornwell Avenue School serves first through third grades and earns a B-plus, and George Washington School serves fourth through sixth grades and earns a B. West Hempstead Secondary School serves seventh through 12th grades and earns an A-minus, formed in 2022 by merging the district’s middle and high schools. The Hebrew Academy of Nassau County, also called HANC, is a private school system that currently offers kindergarten through sixth grade education at two schools within West Hempstead, but groundbreaking on a new campus in 2024 will draw students from kindergarten through eighth grade once construction is complete.
West Hempstead Secondary School is a public high school.
The Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (HANC)- a coed yeshiva.
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Traveling on the Southern State Parkway and the LIRR
The Southern State Parkway makes up West Hempstead’s southern border, starting commuters on a 28-mile drive into Manhattan or a 9-mile drive to John F. Kennedy International Airport. From its northeastern most namesake station, the West Hempstead Branch of the Long Island Rail Road picks up passengers across three stops within the hamlet, offering a 50-minute train ride into Penn Station. Bus riders head to stops along Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead Avenue and Woodfield Road to access a few Nassau Inter-County Express routes.
Take a drive from West Hempstead to New York City via the Southern State Parkway.
Catch the LIRR from West Hempstead to NYC.
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Pickleball and tennis at Hempstead Lake State Park
Hempstead Lake State Park sprawls to the south of West Hempstead, inviting athletes to play pick-up games on pickleball and tennis courts, bikers and joggers to explore miles of forested and waterfront trails, anglers to cast into a handful of stocked freshwater ponds and kayakers to share the water with swans. Nearby, The Hempstead Golf and Country Club opens an 18-hole course to members and guests. To avoid state park vehicle entry fees and membership dues, residents might head to Halls Pond Park to walk a shorter path around the central pond and take kids to the playground.
Thanks to a collection of outdoor and indoor pools, the Echo Park Swimming Complex is a hub for classes and casual recreation throughout the year. “It’s open to the town of Hempstead. There are times where the pool staff can’t let any more people in, it gets that busy,” Mahoney says. "Being in West Hempstead, you can get there early and grab your spot.” Basketball players on leagues ranging from the established Long Island Lightning youth teams to adult rec leagues hit the courts at Island Garden Basketball, an indoor facility named after the demolished Island Garden arena which was briefly home to the New York Nets before they became the Brooklyn Nets.
Bask in the peace and quiet of Hempstead Lake State Park.
Enjoy a walk along the magnificent pond at Halls Pond Park in West Hempstead.
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Shopping and dining throughout West Hempstead
A handful of busier roads are lined with West Hempstead’s retail and dining establishments, most notably Hempstead Turnpike. At Witches Brew Coffee House, diners sit in creepy-cool old-fashioned furniture while browsing vegan and vegetarian menus down the street from gas stations and strip malls full of beauty salons, convenience stores and small medical offices. Away from the busy multi-lane highway, Riesterer’s Bakery has been the spot for kosher baked treats and special-occasion cakes since the 1930s. Shoppers pick up groceries at a handful of specialty stores as well as Stop & Shop. Houses of worship of multiple denominations are scattered across the hamlet, including several orthodox synagogues like Young Israel of West Hempstead which ensures most attendees are within easy walking distance of the nearest temple. Roosevelt Field Mall's hundreds of shops and restaurants are less than 4 miles away.
Head to Stop & Shop in West Hempstead for all your grocery needs.
Enjoy a meal at Riesterer's Bakery in West Hempstead.
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Indulge in some homemade Italian food at the Cellini Annual Italian Feast in West Hempstead.
West Hempstead Community Support Association events
Throughout the year, the West Hempstead Community Support Association gathers locals at festivals and holiday celebrations. Each December, a menorah and tree lighting help families usher in the winter season at the annual Holiday at Halls Pond celebration. In the spring, the festivities spill over from the community park and onto the nearby road for the Nassau Boulevard Street Fair, an afternoon of carnival festivities, food trucks and vendors that spans three blocks.
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Parks in this Area
Hempstead Lake State Park
Bike Trails
Boating
Dog Park
Halls Pond Park
Trails
Playground
Garden City South Park
Campbell Park
Basketball
Soccer
Garden City Community Park
Malverne Dog Park
Dog Park
Transit
Airport
John F Kennedy International
19 min drive
Train
Lakeview Station
Train
Hempstead Gardens Station
Train
West Hempstead Station
Bus
Hempstead Ave & Spruce St.
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Maplewood St & Hempstead
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Hempstead Ave. & Johnson La.
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Hempstead Ave Opp Elm St.
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Hempstead Ave & Woodlawn Rd.
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Peninsula Blvd Opp W Marshall St
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Westminster Rd & Hempstead
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.947 Reviews
5.0Current Resident
1/26/2021Niche Review
West Hempstead is a great suburban town. It's a boring town in a good way. Not much happens in West Hempstead.
5.0Current Resident
5/24/2020Niche Review
Hands down a great town to grow up in! It is a relatively small town, but it large enough to be so diverse. The town is safe and beautiful, I would recommend living here.
5.0Former Resident
11/29/2016Niche Review
West Hempstead is an ideal location in Long Island heart, 10 min to Queens and 40 min to the City, still have a mixture of city living with the suburb lifestyle. A diverse are with plenty of activity for family as well single people.
4.0Current Resident
7/6/2022Niche Review
West Hempstead is nice to live in. People are friendly, schools are all close by, there is convenient access to the train, and there are many stores within walking distance.
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West Hempstead Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Hempstead, Long Island sell after 78 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in West Hempstead, Long Island over the last 12 months is $490,476, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Well Maintained 3 bed, 1.5 bath home featuring a spacious living room with fireplace, formal dining, den, and eat-in kitchen. Glass doors open to a beautiful brick patio, perfect for entertaining. Finished basement with rec room, laundry, and updated utilities. Bonus walk-up attic, hardwood floors, and in ground sprinklers. Located in the desirable Cathedral Gardens neighborhood!
Welcome to 185 Maxine Court in West Hempstead. This Beautiful Splanch style home nestled in the center of a Quiet Cul-De-Sac is waiting for its new family. This 4 Bedroom, 2 Full baths, Eat in Kitchen, Living Room and Dining Room is great for entertaining! Downstairs Boasts a Beautiful Den with sliders out to a spacious Yard. The location is excellent for commuters! So close to LIRR and shopping!
Welcome to this beautifully maintained 5-bedroom, 2-bath home with modern upgrades. The main level features 3 bedrooms, a full bath, a eat-in kitchen, and a cozy family room with a fireplace. The second floor offers a private fourth bedroom, an additional full bath, and extra bedroom. Recent improvements include a new roof and siding (2021), new windows and doors, a new sidewalk (2022), and an
Welcome to your Dream Home!This brand new, Energy Star, custom built 2800 sq. ft. colonial is located in the desirable Dogwood section of West Hempstead on an oversized 6490 sqft lot. Close to shopping and dining, steps from Rath Park Pool. No expense was spared in the build of this home with much attention to detail. There are Anderson Windows, 4" oak floors, LED high hat lighting, crown
Located adjacent to the West Hempstead LIRR stop, West 130 offers one, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Enjoy first-class finishes, astounding amenities and a luxury level of living, all less than an hour from Manhattan.At West 130, you're just minutes away from local boutiques, restaurants, and entertainment.
Second floor, two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in a duplex. Recently refreshed with a fresh coat of paint, Updated Full Hall Bath & Refinished Hardwood Floors Throughout, this space feels both clean and welcoming. With its prime location close to public transportation, schools, shops, and places of worship, this rental offers the perfect balance of convenience and lifestyle for
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
19,300
Median Age
40
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$138,556
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$160,351
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.5%
College Graduates
45.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
21''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
56/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
80/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
41/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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