West Hempstead is a city in New York state in USA with a population of 19787 residents.. The poverty rate of West Hempstead is 5.5%, which is 61% lower than national average. The typical household in West Hempstead earns $130781 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 19.1% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in West Hempstead, only 93% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of West Hempstead remained 4%, which is 15% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In West Hempstead, only 44% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 25% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in West Hempstead is 153, which is 53% higher than national average. Median home value in West Hempstead is $478500 , which is 108% higher than national average. While median income in West Hempstead remained $130781, which is 94% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.