Why Live in West Hempstead
Named after its branch of the Long Island Rail Road, West Hempstead is a fixture on regional public transit maps laying out the suburbs east of the Five Boroughs. Beyond the commuter credentials of an established Long Island hamlet, West Hempstead enjoys the more localized connections forged by civic organizations and youth athletic leagues. “I’ve lived in West Hempstead for 92% of my life. I came back to buy my home, four generations of my family have lived here. My granddaughter wants to be president of the community support association, and she’s 11,” says Maureen Mahoney, the current president of the West Hempstead Community Support Association. “People living here stay here, and now the new people coming in get to decide if they want to raise families here, too.” Sidewalk and tree-lined streets tell the story of West Hempstead’s long-term appeal – signs for annual festivals, a community of century-spanning and newcomer family businesses, diverse houses of worship, waterfront parks and carefully maintained midcentury single-family homes are the backdrop to life just 4 miles from Queens. Regardless of the average housing style or cost on any given street, West Hempstead’s
Home Trends in West Hempstead, NY
On average, homes in West Hempstead, NY sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in West Hempstead, NY over the last 12 months is $727,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$727,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$756,250
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$756,450
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$459
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Last 12 months Home Sales
56
Median List Price
$749,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%