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Village of Hempstead (village), New York

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About homes in Hempstead

Census and NOAA figures for the village of Hempstead in Nassau County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1958Median year built1U.S. 1980
84%Built before 198016% built since 2010
1951Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1966
44%Detached single-family144% in 5+ unit buildings
48%Owner-occupied154% statewide
$460kMedian home value1New York median $424k

The median home in the village of Hempstead was built in 1958, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the New York median of 1959.1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. The stock is old by national standards: 84% of Hempstead's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 6% since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Hempstead are older than rentals: a median build year of 1951 against 1966.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.

Hempstead has a mixed housing stock: 44% detached houses, 2% attached or townhouse units and 44% in buildings of five or more units.1 Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Hempstead, with 48% of occupied homes owner-occupied (54% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Hempstead is valued at $459,500 (ACS), above the New York median of $423,800.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

The New York Jfk Intl Ap station averages 74 nights a year at or below 32°F and 17 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summer heat is moderate: about 11 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 43 inches a year, 11 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one.

Snowfall averages about 26 inches a year.2,3 Real snowfall means ice-and-water membrane, attic ventilation and roof load are standard parts of a roofing scope. Heating dominates the year: about 4,872 heating degree days against 1,016 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope.

Hempstead is about 8 miles from the ocean or Gulf coast in a straight line.4,5 Proximity to salt air makes fastener grade and corrosion protection part of every exterior quote. Hempstead sits in IECC climate zone 4A (Mixed-Humid).6 Building permits in Hempstead are normally issued by the village building department.7,8

Share of Hempstead housing units by year built
Before 194018.8%
1940-195936.4%
1960-197929.4%
1980-19996.2%
2000-20093.7%
2010 or later5.5%
Sources and notes (8)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
  5. U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
  6. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  7. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  8. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  9. Climate figures are for NOAA station New York Jfk Intl Ap, 8.8 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Hempstead (village), NY?

Most home remodeling projects in Hempstead (village), NY land between $25,550 and $134,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Hempstead?

The median home in the village of Hempstead was built in 1958, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the New York median of 1959. The stock is old by national standards: 84% of Hempstead's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 6% since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Hempstead climate like for exterior work?

The New York Jfk Intl Ap station averages 74 nights a year at or below 32°F and 17 at or below 20°F. Summer heat is moderate: about 11 days a year reach 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 43 inches a year, 11 days of it an inch or more. Snowfall averages about 26 inches a year. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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