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West Hempstead, NY

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The hamlet of West Hempstead is located on the west side of the Town of Hempstead on New York’s Long Island. West Hempstead is a terrific community that’s ideal for commuters – there are three train stations along Hempstead Gardens Drive. Hempstead Lake State Park is located on the southeast side of the hamlet. With its cozy cottages along tree-lined streets, West Hempstead is a family-friendly community with good schools and parks, including Echo Park Swimming Complex and Halls Pond Park. Walt Whitman once served as the headmaster of the District 17 Schoolhouse, and Orville Wright called West Hempstead home in the 1930s.

West Hempstead is a walkable community with shops and restaurants scattered throughout. Hempstead Avenue and the Hempstead Turnpike are especially dense with shops, restaurants, and other businesses. Once you move to West Hempstead, you’ll likely discover a variety of favorite new destinations. Some local hotspots to try include the Witches Brew coffee shop, Cherry Valley Deli, and Riesterer’s Bakery. West Hempstead is a great location for golfers; it is home to Hempstead Golf & Country Club and Cherry Valley Club is directly north of the hamlet.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in West Hempstead, NY is $1,818 for a studio, $3,063 for one bedroom, $3,532 for two bedrooms, and $3,861 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Hempstead has increased by 4.3% in the past year.

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Average Sq Ft
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$3,063/month
886 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

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Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

George Washington School

Public

Grades 4-6

336 Students

7
out of 10

Cornwell Avenue School

Public

Grades 1-3

328 Students

7
out of 10

Chestnut Street School

Public

Grades K-1

101 Students

Rating Unavailable

West Hempstead High School

Public

Grades 7-12

783 Students

8
out of 10

West Hempstead Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

284 Students

Rating Unavailable

West Hempstead High School

Public

Grades 7-12

783 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hempstead Lake State Park
  • Center for Science Teaching and Learning
  • Hofstra University Arboretum
  • Valley Stream State Park
  • Long Island Children's Museum

Airports

  • John F Kennedy International
  • Laguardia

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