It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 36 Hempstead neighborhoods we score (average 83/100), 33 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 3 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?City average
83
Go
Neighborhoods scored
36
33 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 24
- Go, stay aware: 9
- Caution: 3
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 10 safest neighborhoods in Hempstead
- 1Hewlett HarborHempsteadHewlett Harbor is an exclusive, picturesque residential enclave characterized by sprawling waterfront estates, private docks, and manicured golf…96Go
- 2Hewlett NeckHempsteadHewlett Neck is an affluent incorporated village within Nassau County's Five Towns area, defined by sprawling private estates, mature canopies, and…95Go
- 3Point LookoutHempsteadPoint Lookout is a charming, residential barrier island hamlet situated within the Town of Hempstead on Long Island. Visitors are drawn to its…94Go
- 4WoodsburghHempsteadWoodsburgh is a tiny, historic incorporated village tucked along Woodmere Channel in southwestern Nassau County. Defined by stately single-family…94Go
- 5Stewart ManorHempsteadStewart Manor is a compact, incorporated suburban village nestled between Garden City and Floral Park on Long Island. It is characterized by charming…93Go
- 6Lido BeachHempsteadLido Beach is a quiet, upscale barrier-island community situated between Long Beach and Point Lookout in Nassau County. It is predominantly…93Go
- 7Atlantic BeachHempsteadAtlantic Beach is an upscale residential village nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Reynolds Channel in the Town of Hempstead. Known for its…91Go
- 8East Atlantic BeachHempsteadEast Atlantic Beach is a quiet, tight-knit residential beach enclave nestled between the Village of Atlantic Beach and the West End of Long Beach. It…91Go
- 9Harbor Isle (Hempstead)HempsteadHarbor Isle is a small, quiet residential peninsula surrounded by Reynolds Channel and Hog Island Channel just north of Long Beach. Composed almost…90Go
- 10North LynbrookHempsteadNorth Lynbrook is an unincorporated suburban enclave located in the Town of Hempstead, nestled between Lynbrook proper, Malverne, and Lakeview. It…90Go
Use more caution: 10 lowest-scoring areas
- 1Oil CityHempstead58Caution
- 2Mitchel HousesHempstead60Caution
- 3Merrick CourtHempstead64Caution
- 4Great Oaks at MerrickHempstead70Go, stay aware
- 5Mott SectionHempstead71Go, stay aware
- 6Green Acres (Hempstead)Hempstead74Go, stay aware
- 7The Meadows at Mitchell FieldHempstead74Go, stay aware
- 8Westbury SouthHempstead75Go, stay aware
- 9MillburnHempstead76Go, stay aware
- 10North LawrenceHempstead78Go, stay aware
Best things to do in Hempstead
- Attend an NHL hockey game or world-class concert at nearby UBS Arena.
- Experience historic thoroughbred racing events and grounds at Belmont Park.
- Enjoy outdoor sports courts and green open space at nearby Elmont Road Park.
- Stroll the quaint tree-lined avenues to admire early 20th-century Tudor and colonial revival architecture
- Dine and browse local independent shops along the Covert Avenue commercial corridor
- Attend community events and recreational gatherings at the Stewart Manor Country Club
- Dine at authentic family-owned Italian eateries, bakeries, and delis along Nassau Boulevard.
- Take a relaxing neighborhood walk through leafy residential streets lined with classic Long Island architecture.
Getting around Hempstead
Transit
- Public transit does not run directly through the village interior; the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Far Rockaway Branch serves the nearby Hewlett and Gibson stations roughly 1.5 to 2 miles away, with NICE Bus routes n31 and n32 running along Broadway in neighboring Hewlett.
- Public transit does not enter Hewlett Neck; the nearest option is the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Far Rockaway Branch at Hewlett Station roughly 1.5 miles north, alongside NICE bus routes along West Broadway.
- Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) bus route n69 serves the community, connecting riders to the Long Beach LIRR train station located roughly 4 miles to the west.
Biking & trails
- There is no public bike-share program in the village; cyclists ride primarily on low-traffic residential roads, though there are no dedicated bike lanes or direct connections to regional greenways.
- There are no bike-share programs or dedicated bike lanes in the village, though low traffic volumes make casual cycling along neighborhood roads feasible.
Parking
- Most properties feature private driveways and multi-car garages; on-street parking is generally restricted to residents and guests with village permits, but free parking is readily available at nearby parks and commercial plazas.
- Street parking is strictly limited by municipal regulations and generally forbidden overnight for non-permitted vehicles; visitors should rely on private residential driveways.
Recent news
All Hempstead neighborhoods by safety score
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- Hewlett HarborHempsteadHewlett Harbor is an exclusive, picturesque residential enclave characterized by sprawling waterfront estates, private docks, and manicured golf…96Go
- Hewlett NeckHempsteadHewlett Neck is an affluent incorporated village within Nassau County's Five Towns area, defined by sprawling private estates, mature canopies, and…95Go
- Point LookoutHempsteadPoint Lookout is a charming, residential barrier island hamlet situated within the Town of Hempstead on Long Island. Visitors are drawn to its…94Go
- WoodsburghHempsteadWoodsburgh is a tiny, historic incorporated village tucked along Woodmere Channel in southwestern Nassau County. Defined by stately single-family…94Go
- Lido BeachHempsteadLido Beach is a quiet, upscale barrier-island community situated between Long Beach and Point Lookout in Nassau County. It is predominantly…93Go
- Stewart ManorHempsteadStewart Manor is a compact, incorporated suburban village nestled between Garden City and Floral Park on Long Island. It is characterized by charming…93Go
- Atlantic BeachHempsteadAtlantic Beach is an upscale residential village nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Reynolds Channel in the Town of Hempstead. Known for its…91Go
- East Atlantic BeachHempsteadEast Atlantic Beach is a quiet, tight-knit residential beach enclave nestled between the Village of Atlantic Beach and the West End of Long Beach. It…91Go
- Harbor Isle (Hempstead)HempsteadHarbor Isle is a small, quiet residential peninsula surrounded by Reynolds Channel and Hog Island Channel just north of Long Beach. Composed almost…90Go
- MerrickwoodHempsteadMerrickwood is a peaceful, tree-lined residential community situated within Merrick on the South Shore of Long Island. The area is characterized by…90Go
- North LynbrookHempsteadNorth Lynbrook is an unincorporated suburban enclave located in the Town of Hempstead, nestled between Lynbrook proper, Malverne, and Lakeview. It…90Go
- North WoodmereHempsteadNorth Woodmere is a scenic residential hamlet within the Town of Hempstead, situated directly along the Queens-Nassau border. Defined by…90Go
- Baldwin HarborHempsteadBaldwin Harbor is a tranquil, canal-lined residential neighborhood located at the southern tip of Baldwin within the Town of Hempstead. Characterized…88Go
- Bellerose (Hempstead)HempsteadBellerose in Nassau County is a quiet, tree-lined residential enclave defined by well-maintained single-family homes and neighborhood parks. Sitting…88Go
- Garden City SouthHempsteadGarden City South is a tranquil, tree-lined hamlet located in the Town of Hempstead just south of the incorporated Village of Garden City. Composed…88Go
- South HempsteadHempsteadSouth Hempstead is a compact, predominantly residential community in Nassau County situated directly south of the Southern State Parkway and just…87Go
- Barnum IslandHempsteadBarnum Island is a small, canal-laced residential hamlet nestled on the South Shore of Long Island in the Town of Hempstead. Bordering Island Park…86Go
- Malverne Park OaksHempsteadMalverne Park Oaks is an unincorporated suburban community within the Town of Hempstead, nestled between the village of Malverne and Lakeview. It is…86Go
- North Merrick AcresHempsteadNorth Merrick Acres is a quiet, tree-lined residential pocket in the Town of Hempstead on Long Island. Characterized by manicured lawns…86Go
- The Seasons at East MeadowHempsteadThe Seasons at East Meadow is a modern active-adult residential enclave located in the hamlet of East Meadow within the Town of Hempstead. The…86Go
- Alden ManorHempsteadAlden Manor is an established, post-war residential community within the Town of Hempstead, situated just east of the Queens-Nassau border. The area…84Go
- Bellerose TerraceHempsteadBellerose Terrace is a compact, residential community in the Town of Hempstead, nestled right along the border with Queens. Characterized by…84Go
- Bay Colony (Hempstead)HempsteadBay Colony is a scenic canal-front residential neighborhood located on the South Shore within the Town of Hempstead. Defined by private boat docks…83Go
- Hempstead GardensHempsteadHempstead Gardens is a compact, tree-lined residential enclave situated adjacent to West Hempstead on Long Island. Characterized by single-family…80Go
- Briar-Cliff Park at MerrickHempsteadBriar-Cliff Park is an established suburban community situated near Merrick Avenue and the Meadowbrook State Parkway in Nassau County. It features…78Go, stay aware
- East Garden CityHempsteadEast Garden City is an unincorporated area in the Town of Hempstead dominated by major retail destinations like the Roosevelt Field mall, Nassau…78Go, stay aware
- North LawrenceHempsteadNorth Lawrence is a small hamlet in the Town of Hempstead, positioned between the Queens border and the affluent Five Towns area of Long Island. The…78Go, stay aware
- MillburnHempsteadMillburn is a peaceful suburban pocket near Baldwin and Freeport in Nassau County, centered around residential streets, Millburn Creek, and scenic…76Go, stay aware
- Westbury SouthHempsteadWestbury South is a stable suburban community featuring single-family detached homes, local Latin American and Caribbean dining, and neighborhood…75Go, stay aware
- Green Acres (Hempstead)HempsteadGreen Acres is a suburban and retail-heavy neighborhood situated in the Town of Hempstead adjacent to Valley Stream and the Queens border. It is…74Go, stay aware
- The Meadows at Mitchell FieldHempsteadSituated on the former grounds of Mitchel Air Force Base near Uniondale and Garden City, this area blends residential apartment complexes with…74Go, stay aware
- Mott SectionHempsteadThe Mott Section is a leafy, residential enclave in western Hempstead featuring classic mid-century and colonial architecture. It offers a calm…71Go, stay aware
- Great Oaks at MerrickHempsteadGreat Oaks at Merrick is a small residential community located along the southern fringe of Hempstead in Nassau County. It offers suburban housing…70Go, stay aware
- Merrick CourtHempsteadMerrick Court is a modest, single-block residential street located in the eastern portion of the Village of Hempstead, New York. It features…64Caution
- Mitchel HousesHempsteadMitchel Houses sits on the eastern edge of the Village of Hempstead near the historic Mitchel Field complex and educational hubs. The neighborhood…60Caution
- Oil CityHempsteadOil City is a localized enclave in the south/western section of the Village of Hempstead characterized by auto repair shops, light industrial…58Caution
Hempstead safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Hempstead?
Hewlett Harbor scores highest at 96/100, followed by Hewlett Neck (95) and Point Lookout (94).
Is Hempstead safe to walk at night?
In the 24 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 3 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Hempstead areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are Oil City (58), Mitchel Houses (60), Merrick Court (64). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Hempstead neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.