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West Hempstead, New York

       
Total population 18,482 Average January/July temperatures 24.6° / 71.7°
Median home price $ 442,950 Annual Precipitation 46.19 in. /yr.
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West Hempstead, New York

This village is part of Hempstead, the largest township in America.

Climate
West Hempstead enjoys four seasons of moderate weather.
Cultural Attractions
Nearby Hempstead is home to Hofstra University and its many museums and galleries.
Fun Fact
The Long Island Railroad is the busiest commuter railroad system in North America, carrying nearly 300,000 passengers a day.
Geography
This village is located centrally on the eastern side of Long Island.
Recreation
The Hempstead Lake State Park provides a venue for fishing and hiking.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 31.66 ° / 17.6 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 79.99 ° / 63.37 °
Precipitation (?) 46.19 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) N/A
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 98
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 110
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 442,950
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $78941.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $69518
Maximum state income tax (?) 6.85 %
State sales tax (?) 8.63 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .270 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 14
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 55
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 26
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 366
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 1
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 38
Number of libraries within the county (?) 76
Number of museums within the county (?) 38
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 13
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 18,482
Population density (?) 6,952 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 35.7% growth
Population over 55 (?) 4,994 people
Education (?) 32 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 71
Number of clinics within the county (?) 157
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 274
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