Hempstead, New York
Hempstead is a village of 58,801 people in Nassau County, New York, founded in 1643.
Why visit Hempstead
Townapedia lists 26 museums and landmarks, 36 parks and trails, 142 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Nunley's, NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, A. T. Stewart Era Buildings and African American Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Hempstead
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hempstead
Hempstead is a village located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 59,169 at the time of the 2020 census, making it the most populous village in New York.
From the Wikipedia article Hempstead (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Nunley's
Monument and historic site · 3.5 mi
Carousel and amusement park in New York
Museums and landmarks26
A. T. Stewart Era Buildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic district in Garden City, New York
East Williston Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Franklin National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Former bank in the United States
House at 73 Grove Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Mitchel Air Force Base
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
US Air Force base in Long Island, New York
Old Nassau County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Courthouse in New York, United States
Rockville Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Cemetery in Lynbrook, New York
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Government building in Garden City, New York
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Government building in Mineola, New York
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Government building in Hempstead, New York
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United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Government building in Rockville Centre, New York
14 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds36
Harold Walker Memorial Park
Park · 2.7 mi
Park in Lakeview, Nassau County, New York, United States
Senator Speno Memorial Park
Park · 3.7 mi
Park and memorial in East Meadow, Nassau County, New York, United States
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Sports field and stadium · 2.0 mi
1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale
24 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes142
Curbside Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
1131 Long Beach Road, South Hempstead
12:00-21:00
El Ajicito
Restaurant · Peruvian · 0.4 mi
246 Front Street, Hempstead
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Gino's Pizzaria & Restaurant
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.0 mi
619 Woodfield Road, West Hempstead
Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 11:30-21:30
Mi Tierrita
Restaurant · Chicken, Colombian · 0.4 mi
31 North Franklin Street, Hempstead
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Tony's Tacos Garden City
Restaurant · Tacos · 1.6 mi
118 7th Street, Garden City
Mo-Th 10:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:30; Su 10:00-21:30
Chuck E. Cheese
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.5 mi
162 Fulton Avenue, Hempstead
Mo-Th 12:00-20:00; Fr 12:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.7 mi
579 Peninsula Boulevard, Hempstead
05:00-21:00
China Garden of Hempstead
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.5 mi
108 Main Street, Hempstead
Mo-Th 11:00-22:50; Fr, Sa 11:00-23:20; Su 11:30-22:50
130 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship83
Saint Mary's Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
St. George's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Paul
Church · Greek Orthodox · 0.9 mi
110 Cathedral Avenue, Hempstead
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.4 mi
614 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale
Saint Vladimir the Great Ukrainian Catholic Church
Church · Ukrainian Greek Catholic · 0.8 mi
720 Front Street, Hempstead
Shopping54
Gas and EV charging24
Schools, colleges and libraries98
Healthcare14
West Hempstead Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
490 Hempstead Avenue, West Hempstead
Family Medical
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
130 Hempstead Turnpike, West Hempstead
Map of Hempstead
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 27°F | 3.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 28°F | 3.0 in | 6.2 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 34°F | 4.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 43°F | 3.8 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 68°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 66°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 49°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 40°F | 3.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 33°F | 4.2 in | 5.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mineola (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Nassau County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-01-30: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-02: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Garden City 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Franklin Square 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- East Meadow 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Baldwin 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Freeport 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Elmont 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Floral Park 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- East Rockaway 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Bellmore 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Bethpage 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Village of Hempstead, sullynyflhi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- United Methodist Church of Hempstead Village, New York, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TownOfHempsteadHall, Meadowbrook at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Greetings from Hempstead, Long Island, New York - Large Letter Postcard (4716751519), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Greyhound Bus Hempstead, Transitsylveonkpop, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iglesia Cristiana Unida, Hempstead, New York (021), Carolina araya, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 17.05.25 Hempstead, NY 9161 etc. (54570707834), Phil Richards from London, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hofstra Law Library, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY May 8, 2026 D, Infrastorian, CC0
- Hofstra Law Library, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY May 8, 2026 A, Infrastorian, CC0
- Hofstra Law Library, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY May 8, 2026 C, Infrastorian, CC0
- Hofstra Law Library, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY May 8, 2026 B, Infrastorian, CC0
- Kushner Hall, Hofstra Law School, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY May 28, 2026 E, Infrastorian, CC0
- Kushner Hall, Hofstra Law School, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY May 28, 2026 C, Infrastorian, CC0
- Kushner Hall, Hofstra Law School, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY May 28, 2026 B, Infrastorian, CC0
- Kushner Hall, Hofstra Law School, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY May 28, 2026 D, Infrastorian, CC0
- Mitchel AFB NY 2006 Topo, United States Geological Survey (USGS), Public domain
- USPO Garden City NY - Front Doors, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mineola post office, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Mary's Episcopal Church, Deirdrelmt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AT Stewart Era Buildings - Cathedral of the Incarnation - Garden City NY, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Franklin National Bank; Franklin Square-2, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hempstead, New York Post Office, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 73 Grove Street; Lynbrook, NY-1, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USPO Rockville Centre, New York (Front View), DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Buildings the East Williston Village Historic District, East Williston, NY August 14, 2025, Infrastorian, CC0
- Old Nassau County Court House, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bristol & Mexico Monument in Lynbrook's Rockville Cemetery-- Jim Noone Piper, Lynhistory, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dukes Laws Convention Historic Marker 20240822 143149, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Longman House HM 20240907 092952, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Longman House 20240903 145052754, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2013-02-09 HEMP2 (8459199363), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- Silverware organizer, Xzpq, CC0
- 2013 Dodge Charger Rear, BigNigFries, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2013 Black Dodge Charger, BigNigFries, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hofstra Axinn Library 2021a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
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