Electricity rates in Hempstead, New York
Hempstead, NY ranks 4 of 47 New York cities for the fewest people working from home (6.5% of workers). Hempstead, New York has 58,569 residents in 17,304 households; 7.0% heat with electricity.
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Hempstead on the map
Nassau County, with Hempstead marked
Who supplies Hempstead
Nassau County lists 2 utilities for Hempstead, NY, a city of 58,569: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Nassau County page.
Who lives in Hempstead: income, cars, homes
Of 27,015 workers in Hempstead, NY, 1,756 work from home, 15,587 drive alone, 5,020 ride transit and 631 walk. In Hempstead, NY, 3,917 households own no vehicle and 7,212 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Hempstead, NY, 5,422 of 9,036 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 4,513 households moved in since 2018 and 3,985 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. 8,541 residents of Hempstead, NY live below the poverty line, and the median age is 36.5. Hempstead, NY homes: 9,360 have 3+ bedrooms, 4,853 none or one, median 5.0 rooms. In Hempstead, NY, 4,053 of 17,304 households earn under $35,000, 4,190 $35,000-$75,000, 4,539 $75,000-$150,000 and 4,522 $150,000 or more.
Household income in Hempstead, NY
| Hempstead, NY | Value | Rank in New York |
|---|---|---|
| Hempstead, NY, households under $35,000 | 23.4% | 20 of 47 |
| Hempstead, NY, households $150,000 or more | 26.1% | 24 of 47 |
| Hempstead, NY, residents below poverty | 14.8% | 17 of 47 |
| Hempstead, NY, median age | 36.5 | 32 of 47 |
| Hempstead, NY, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 49.7% | 30 of 47 |
| Hempstead, NY, households without a vehicle | 22.6% | 11 of 47 |
| Hempstead, NY, households with 2+ vehicles | 41.7% | 29 of 47 |
| Hempstead, NY, workers at home | 6.5% | 44 of 47 |
| Hempstead, NY, cost-burdened renters | 60.0% | 11 of 47 |
| Hempstead, NY, moved in since 2018 | 26.1% | 24 of 47 |
| Hempstead, NY, moved in before 2000 | 23.0% | 30 of 47 |
Facts about Hempstead
- Residents of Hempstead, NY, ACS 2023
- 58,56913 of 47 New York cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Hempstead, NY
- $82,45424 of 47 of those cities
- Households in Hempstead, NY
- 17,3043.38 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Hempstead, NY
- 45.8%7,917 owners and 9,387 renter households
- Housing units in Hempstead, NY
- 18,8361,532 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Hempstead, NY
- 7.0%1,219 of 17,304 homes
- Land area of Hempstead, NY
- 3.7 sq mi15,868.1 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Hempstead, NY
- 2.0%at 571 kWh a month over the $82,454 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Hempstead, NY
- 139NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 237.3 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Hempstead, NY
- 195716,217 of 18,836 homes (86.1%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Hempstead, NY
- $442,100$1,649 gross rent a month, 4.48% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Hempstead
Compare Hempstead with nearby cities
| City near Hempstead, NY | Distance from Hempstead | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead, NY (this page) | 0 mi | 58,569 | $82,454 | 1957 | $442,100 | 139 | 6.5% |
| Uniondale, NY | 1.6 mi northeast | 33,637 (-24,932) | $115,037 (+$32,583) | 1956 (-1 yr) | $511,300 (+$69,200) | 143 (+4) | 8.3% (+1.8 pts) |
| Franklin Square, NY | 3.1 mi west | 30,559 (-28,010) | $140,051 (+$57,597) | 1954 (-3 yr) | $640,300 (+$198,200) | 149 (+10) | 10.1% (+3.6 pts) |
| East Meadow, NY | 3.4 mi east | 35,806 (-22,763) | $128,770 (+$46,316) | 1957 (+0 yr) | $613,900 (+$171,800) | 139 (+0) | 12.5% (+6.0 pts) |
| Baldwin, NY | 3.8 mi south | 33,595 (-24,974) | $139,840 (+$57,386) | 1949 (-8 yr) | $578,200 (+$136,100) | 113 (-26) | 10.4% (+3.9 pts) |
| Freeport, NY | 4.1 mi southeast | 44,102 (-14,467) | $118,755 (+$36,301) | 1952 (-5 yr) | $479,700 (+$37,600) | 115 (-24) | 8.2% (+1.7 pts) |
Outage risk around Hempstead
Hempstead, NY, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 137 wind and 2 tornado, 237.3 per 100,000 residents of 58,569. Top gust near Hempstead, NY: 63 knots, 72 mph. Damage near Hempstead, NY: $822K.
Reports within 15 miles of Hempstead, NY
wind and tornado reports, Hempstead, NY
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| Hempstead, NY | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead, NY, 2015 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Hempstead, NY, 2016 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Hempstead, NY, 2017 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Hempstead, NY, 2018 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Hempstead, NY, 2019 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Hempstead, NY, 2020 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Hempstead, NY, 2021 | 21 | 1 | 22 |
| Hempstead, NY, 2022 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Hempstead, NY, 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Hempstead, NY, 2024 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Hempstead, NY, 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Housing and heating in Hempstead
Hempstead, NY: 16,217 of 18,836 homes were built before 1980 and 1,529 in 2000 or later. Hempstead, NY has 8,492 detached houses, 8,001 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 91 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Hempstead, NY
% of homes by decade built, Hempstead, NY
- 21pre-40
- 1540s
- 2050s
- 1460s
- 1570s
- 380s
- 390s
- 300s
- 510s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Hempstead, NY
| Hempstead, NY | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead, NY, median year built | 1957 | 1955 | +2 years | 19 of 47 |
| Hempstead, NY, built before 1980 | 86.1% | 86.1% | +0.0 points | 18 of 47 |
| Hempstead, NY, built 2000 or later | 8.1% | 6.6% | +1.5 points | 16 of 47 |
| Hempstead, NY, detached houses | 45.1% | 76.3% | -31.2 points | 28 of 47 |
| Hempstead, NY, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 42.5% | 12.7% | +29.8 points | 9 of 47 |
| Hempstead, NY, mobile homes | 0.5% | 0.3% | +0.2 points | 19 of 47 |
| Hempstead, NY, renter households | 54.2% | 18.1% | +36.2 points | 14 of 47 |
| Hempstead, NY, median home value | $442,100 | $658,700 | -$216,600 | 25 of 47 |
| Hempstead, NY, median gross rent a month | $1,649 | $2,195 | -$546 | 26 of 47 |
| Hempstead, NY, people per household | 3.33 | 3.00 | +0.33 | 6 of 47 |
Cost of living with electricity in Hempstead
Hempstead, NY: 17,304 households at $2,018 a year per home for electricity (Nassau County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $34.9 million, an estimate; all home energy is $4,220 a year per household.
| Group in Hempstead, NY | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Hempstead, NY median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead, NY, all households | 17,304 | $2,018 | $34.9 million | 2.45% |
| Hempstead, NY, homeowners | 7,917 | $2,258 | $17.9 million | 2.74% |
| Hempstead, NY, renters | 9,387 | $935 | $8.8 million | 1.13% |
Analyst note on Hempstead
Hempstead, NY counts 58,569 residents in 17,304 households, on 3.7 square miles. 1,219 of the 17,304 occupied homes in Hempstead, NY heat with electricity. Household income in Hempstead, NY is $82,454; 7,917 of its 17,304 households own.
Hempstead, NY has 18,836 housing units, 1,532 of them vacant or seasonal. Hempstead, NY ranks 9 of 47 New York cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (42%). Hempstead, NY ranks 11 of 47 New York cities for households without a vehicle (22.6%).
Hempstead, NY ranks 11 of 47 New York cities for renters paying 30% or more of income on rent (60.0%).
ZIP codes in Hempstead
| ZIP area touching Hempstead, NY | Share of the ZIP's land inside Hempstead | Share of Hempstead's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 11550 (Hempstead, NY) | 86.2% | 98.3% |
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Questions on Hempstead
Hempstead: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Hempstead, NY: New York households pick a supplier and plan, and Nassau County lists 2 utilities.
Hempstead: how does it rank among New York cities?
Hempstead, NY: rank 13 of 47 by its 58,569 residents, rank 24 of 47 by $82,454 median income.
Hempstead: how many homes heat with electricity?
Hempstead, NY: 1,219 of 17,304 occupied homes, 7.0%; Nassau County 6.6%.
Hempstead: how much income goes to electricity?
At 571 kWh a month, 2.0% of the $82,454 median income in Hempstead, NY.
Hempstead: can I choose a supplier?
In most of New York yes; municipal and co-op areas around Hempstead, NY may be closed.
Hempstead: damaging storms reported nearby?
139 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Hempstead, NY, 2015 to 2025, 237.3 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Hempstead?
Hempstead, NY: median home built 1957; 16,217 of 18,836 homes (86.1%) predate 1980, 8,492 are detached and 8,001 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many people in Hempstead, NY work from home?
1,756 of 27,015 workers.
How many Hempstead, NY households have no car?
3,917 households; 7,212 have two or more.
How many Hempstead, NY renters struggle with rent?
5,422 of 9,036 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.