Hempstead, New York · ZIP 11550

Hempstead — ZIP 11550

Hempstead (11550) scores 51/100 — Fair for New York. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $652K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share14%

Property crime share86%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index58/100

Avg math proficiency32%

Avg reading proficiency40%

Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index31/100

Typical home value$652K

Median rent$3,370/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$652K

Median Rent

$3,370/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 10 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

14,141

Violent Crime

1,922

Property Crime

12,219

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Nassau County, New York (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
WILLIAM S COVERT SCHOOL	KG–05	286	72%	72%
HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,879	61%	65%
ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL	KG–12	2,003	58%	59%
JACKSON MAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	01–06	436	39%	39%
EVERGREEN CHARTER SCHOOL	KG–12	1,144	36%	56%
BARACK OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	01–06	439	27%	26%
DAVID PATERSON SCHOOL	KG–06	388	14%	24%
RHODES ACADEMY OF HUMANITIES AND THE ARTS	KG–06	631	13%	16%
LAWRENCE ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	623	12%	37%
JOSEPH MCNEIL SCHOOL	01–06	359	10%	17%
ALVERTA B GRAY SCHULTZ MIDDLE SCHOOL	07–08	748	6%	28%
PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–KG	441	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

60,658

Median Income

$93K

Homeownership

50%

Median Age

38.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 11550 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 11550 has a school score of 58/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 11550 is approximately $652K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 11550 in Hempstead has an overall NeighborScore of 51/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.