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West Hempstead, NY—11552

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$760,000
4.5% YoY Growth
Household Income
$153,000
30.9% YoY Growth
Days on Market
43
19.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.6%
Median Rent
$3,650
13.1% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,300
4.5% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
3-Bed Rent
$3,600
1.6% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — West Hempstead, NY

As of Dec '25, the median home price in West Hempstead, NY is $760,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.5%. This indicates that home prices in West Hempstead, NY are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$760,0004.5%
Single Family $761,0004.5%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$643,0005.1%
    3 Bed
    		$750,0004.2%
    4 Bed
    		$792,0004.1%
    5 Bed $915,9134.6%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.6%
    1 Bedroom
    2.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    9.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    40.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    31.0%
    5+ Bedrooms
    15.6%

    Rental Trends — West Hempstead, NY

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in West Hempstead, NY is $3,800, with a year-over-year rent change of 13.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in West Hempstead, NY is 1-bedrooms: $2,350, 3-bedrooms: $3,580, 4-bedrooms: $4,120. The most common rental property sizes in West Hempstead, NY are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 37.1% and 25.1% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$3,650$3,800
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,300$2,350
    2 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    3 Bed Rent $3,600$3,580
    4 Bed Rent $4,000$4,120
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    2.7%
    1 Bedroom
    9.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    25.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    37.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    6.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    18.3%

    Property Listings — West Hempstead, NY

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in West Hempstead, NY is 41. This is a increase of 8.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 6.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$799,0000.0%
    Listing Count
    		44-16.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.8%-16.0%
    Days on Market
    		43-19.0%
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    Demographics — West Hempstead, NY

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Hempstead, NY has a population of 26,100, which has increased by 3.5% over the past 5 years. West Hempstead, NY is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.5% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 47.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 13.1% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		26,1003.5%
    % Under 18
    		25.5%4.9%
    % Seniors
    		15.0%9.5%
    % WFH
    		13.1%184.8%
    % w/ College Degree
    		47.0%24.0%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Hempstead, NY is a predominantly white area, with 47.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in West Hempstead, NY is hispanic, making up 24.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 21.7% of the population in West Hempstead, NY, and this percentage has decreased by 1.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		47.8%-5.2%
    % Black
    		20.1%-14.5%
    % Hispanic
    		24.4%31.2%
    % Asian
    		5.1%-5.6%
    % Foreign Born
    		21.7%-1.4%
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    Mortgage and Risk — West Hempstead, NY

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 287 mortgage originations in West Hempstead, NY, of which 85.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 61.0%, with 16.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in West Hempstead, NY. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		287
    % Conventional Loans
    		85.0%
    % Government Loans
    		15.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		13.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — West Hempstead, NY

    West Hempstead, NY lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		32
    Total Units Section 8
    		32
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		4.7%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		90.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$1,200$1,300$2,500
    2 BedroomN/AN/A$2,880
    3 Bedroom$130$3,600$3,730
    4 Bedroom$0$4,000$4,000

    Affordability — West Hempstead, NY

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4.3
    Median Home Price$760,000
    Median Household Income$153,000

    West Hempstead, NY — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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