South Hempstead, New York
South Hempstead is a community of 3,108 people in Nassau County, New York.
Why visit South Hempstead
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 25 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Adelphi University, Hofstra University, A. T. Stewart Era Buildings and Franklin National Bank.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 26°F, and about 26 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in South Hempstead
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About South Hempstead
South Hempstead is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) within the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 3,406 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article South Hempstead, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Adelphi University
School · 3.1 mi
University in Garden City, New York
Hofstra University
School · 2.6 mi
University in Nassau County, New York
Nunley's
Monument and historic site · 2.0 mi
Carousel and amusement park in New York
Museums and landmarks19
A. T. Stewart Era Buildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in Garden City, New York
Franklin National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Former bank in the United States
Haviland-Davison Grist Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Mill in New York, United States of America
House at 251 Rocklyn Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
House at 474 Ocean Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
House at 73 Grove Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Mitchel Air Force Base
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
US Air Force base in Long Island, New York
Rockville Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Cemetery in Lynbrook, New York
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Government building in Freeport, New York
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Government building in Hempstead, New York
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Government building in Rockville Centre, New York
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United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Government building in Garden City, New York
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Harold Walker Memorial Park
Park · 1.6 mi
Park in Lakeview, Nassau County, New York, United States
Restaurants and cafes25
Gino's Pizzaria & Restaurant
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
619 Woodfield Road, West Hempstead
Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 11:30-21:30
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.2 mi
579 Peninsula Boulevard, Hempstead
05:00-21:00
13 more on the map.
History
South Hempstead's name reflects its geographic location south of the Village of Hempstead.
From the History section of South Hempstead, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship35
St. George's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
New Generation Church
Church · Pentecostal · 1.5 mi
337 Peninsula Boulevard, Hempstead
South Hempstead Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.3 mi
81 Maple Avenue, Hempstead
Judea United Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
115 Greenwich Street, Hempstead
Saint Marks Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.5 mi
200 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre
First Church of Christ Scientist
Church · 1.4 mi
285 Morris Avenue, Rockville Centre
Shopping10
Associated Supermarket
Grocery · 1.6 mi
160 North Long Beach Road, Rockville Centre
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries57
Academy Charter School-Uniondale
School · 3.3 mi
100 Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Uniondale
Healthcare3
Map of South Hempstead
174 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 26°F | 3.8 in | 5.7 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 27°F | 3.0 in | 7.6 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 33°F | 4.6 in | 4.8 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 41°F | 4.2 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 67°F | 51°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 61°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 67°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 66°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 60°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 48°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 38°F | 3.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 31°F | 4.1 in | 6.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Oceanside (3 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, 9 miles away.
- Rockville Centre 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Lakeview 1 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Hempstead 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- West Hempstead 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Roosevelt 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Baldwin 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Malverne 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Freeport 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Uniondale 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Franklin Square 3 mi northwest, about 5 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): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- House at 251 Rocklyn Avenue, Lynbrook-1, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 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
- Freeport, NY post office 01 - cropped, lightened, perspective corrected, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 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
- Bristol & Mexico Monument in Lynbrook's Rockville Cemetery-- Jim Noone Piper, Lynhistory, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mitchel AFB NY 2006 Topo, United States Geological Survey (USGS), Public domain
- House at 474 Ocean Avenue, Lynbrook-2, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Haviland-Davison Grist Mill-5, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USPO Garden City NY - Front Doors, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St agnus, Italianfreak00 at English Wikipedia, CC0
- Rainbow Monument Park, Garden City, NY May 1, 2026 H, Infrastorian, CC0
- Saint Joachim's Church, Manhattan, New York, Regimus LaFort is listed as the Censor Librorum, and Cardinal John Farley is listed as the Imprimatur., Public domain
- Hofstra University, Student Center, Paul Berendsen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GE Evolve ERL1, Chase Burwasser, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Radio towers in Nassau County New York gk.6 9 2023, GK tramrunner RU, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mercy Hospital as seen from Southern State Parkway in 2018, Jonathan Schilling, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mercy Hospital as seen from Southern State Parkway in 2021, Jonathan Schilling, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mercy Hospital as seen from Southern State Parkway in 2014, Jonathan Schilling, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Diva's Aria (3952361195), Trish Hamme from Reno , Nevada, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Mommy& Me (3938571261), Trish Hamme from Reno , Nevada, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Time has Come (3986478951), Trish Hamme from Reno , Nevada, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Stop ,and Smell the Flowers (3979742005), Trish Hamme from Reno , Nevada, USA, CC BY 2.0
- This CAN NOT be Happening ! (3896111957), Trish Hamme from Reno , Nevada, USA, CC BY 2.0
- LIRR Hempstead Gardens Platform facing north, Moodygamer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LIRR Lakeview Station Platform facing south, Moodygamer, CC BY-SA 4.0
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