How many renters in West Hempstead, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.0% (±17.3 points) of renting households in West Hempstead, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.0% (±17.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.3% (±16.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.7% (±13.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Hempstead
| Share of income spent on rent | West Hempstead | Nassau County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.2% (±6.5 points) | 12.1% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.5% (±11.6 points) | 11.0% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.3% (±7.7 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.0% (±13.9 points) | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.7% (±4.0 points) | 9.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.3% (±16.8 points) | 45.5% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
West Hempstead against Nassau County, its state and the nation
| West Hempstead | Nassau County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.0% (±17.3 points) | 55.0% (±1.9 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.3% (±16.8 points) | 45.5% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.7% (±13.7 points) | 32.6% (±0.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $122,159 (±$63,515) | $77,626 (±$3,199) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,967 (±$725) | $2,252 (±$41) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In West Hempstead, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Nassau County (55.0%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Nassau County, West Hempstead ranks 41 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 225 of 407.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near West Hempstead
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hempstead | — | 49.0% (±17.3 points) | — |
| Garden City South | 1.2 mi | 60.8% (±26.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeview | 1.3 mi | 93.5% (±26.0 points) | Higher |
| Franklin Square | 1.4 mi | 49.7% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Hempstead | 1.7 mi | 57.0% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Hempstead | 1.7 mi | 52.1% (±46.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Malverne | 1.9 mi | 27.1% (±47.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Garden City | 2.1 mi | 54.8% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Rockville Centre | 2.3 mi | 52.9% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lakeview, NY (93.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Nassau County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 35 (tie) | South Hempstead | 52.1% (±46.7 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Uniondale | 52.1% (±7.7 points) |
| 37 | Garden City Park | 51.7% (±18.3 points) |
| 38 | North Bellmore | 50.5% (±22.6 points) |
| 39 | Syosset | 49.9% (±25.3 points) |
| 40 | Franklin Square | 49.7% (±12.1 points) |
| 41 | West Hempstead | 49.0% (±17.3 points) |
| 42 (tie) | Harbor Isle | 48.2% (±39.2 points) |
| 42 (tie) | Levittown | 48.2% (±15.5 points) |
| 44 | North Wantagh | 48.1% (±27.6 points) |
| 45 | North Valley Stream | 47.7% (±36.2 points) |
| 46 | Merrick | 47.2% (±38.1 points) |
| 47 | East Massapequa | 45.0% (±20.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Nassau County, ranked from highest to lowest.
West Hempstead is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Hempstead, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about West Hempstead
Are renters in West Hempstead rent-burdened?
49.0% of renting households in West Hempstead pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in West Hempstead spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Hempstead, NY spends 29.7% (±13.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hempstead CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hempstead CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hempstead CDP, New York
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for West Hempstead CDP, New York (place:80225, in state:36).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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