West Hempstead, NY Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 6,114 housing units in West Hempstead.
This represents a 2% growth from 5,992 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 6,114 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in West Hempstead is about 87.8%.
West Hempstead's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 1.4%.
Average household size is 3.09 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in West Hempstead were built after 1949.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.70% |
| One Bedroom | 5.10% |
| Two Bedrooms | 13.40% |
| Three Bedrooms | 43.20% |
| Four Bedrooms | 30.30% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 7.30% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 3.12 |
| Median year structure was built | 1948 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $218,300 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $305,600 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.91 |
| Median year structure was built | 1953 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $1,025 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.10% |
| Second Mortgage | 4.20% |
| Home Equity Loan | 6.90% |
| Simple Mortgage | 52.10% |
| Debt Free | 36.70% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 21.8% |
