The Town FilesNew Hempstead, New York
Village in Rockland County · population 5,463 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $816,600
- Household income
- $126,165
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 35 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 32.0
New Hempstead is a village of 5,463 people in Rockland County, New York. The median home is worth $816,600, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for cycling than 93% of New York towns, better transit than 93% of New York towns, more upscale than 82% of New York towns.
How New Hempstead ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Hempstead is worth $816,600, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 6.5 times the median household income of $126,165, which is more affordable than 6% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,691 a month. 95.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Hempstead | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $816,600 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,691 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $126,165 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 95.2% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.1% | — |
Who lives in New Hempstead
| People | New Hempstead | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.0 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 29.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.6% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.2% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.5% | — |
| Work from home | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.6% | 91.1% |
Weather in New Hempstead
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 19.9°F. About 48.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 34.9 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 121 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Hempstead since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 6, 1956 about 7.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 2, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 8, 2021.
Severe weather in Rockland County since 1996
Rockland County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Rockland County
Rockland County had 138,317 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,814 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in New Hempstead itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Towns near New Hempstead
- New Square, NY1.2 mi · 9,679 people · home $662,400
- Hillcrest, NY1.4 mi · 8,164 people · home $567,400
- Wesley Hills, NY1.7 mi · 6,116 people · home $909,800
- Kaser, NY1.9 mi · 5,491 people · home $877,000
- Spring Valley, NY2.2 mi · 33,066 people · home $381,800
- Viola, NY2.2 mi · 8,208 people · home $1,044,300
- Ramapo, NY2.8 mi · 148,919 people · home $653,100
- Monsey, NY2.8 mi · 26,954 people · home $921,000
New Hempstead questions
Is New Hempstead, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Hempstead scores better for retirees than 17% of New York towns and quieter than 14%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.0).
How much does a house cost in New Hempstead?
The median owner-occupied home in New Hempstead is valued at $816,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $126,165, so homes cost about 6.5 times income. Median rent is $1,691 a month.
What is the weather like in New Hempstead?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 19.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.2 inches of precipitation a year and 34.9 inches of snow.
Does New Hempstead get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Hempstead since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 6, 1956. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)