What are the schools like in Hempstead, TX?

Hempstead is served primarily by HEMPSTEAD ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.

What is the median household income in Hempstead?

The median household income in Hempstead, TX is $54,066 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

What is the weather like in Hempstead, TX?

Hempstead has an average high temperature of 60.9°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.9 inches.

Hempstead, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hempstead, TX affordable or expensive?

Hempstead's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hempstead is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $149,300 and the median rent is $1,069 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hempstead, TX?

Hempstead has a violent crime rate of 433.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1502.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hempstead, TX a Good Place to Live?

Hempstead is a small town of 5,686 in Texas, with a median household income of $54,066 and a 0.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Hempstead stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hempstead is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hempstead city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.2

Hempstead's overall cost of living index is 100.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hempstead costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Hempstead, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$149,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,069	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	27.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,066	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Hempstead's violent crime rate is 433.5 per 100,000 residents — 14% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

433.5 /100k

Property Crime

1502.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hempstead is served primarily by HEMPSTEAD ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hempstead, TX	National Avg
School District	HEMPSTEAD ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hempstead sees average highs of 60.9°F in January and 94.1°F in July, with 43.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Hempstead, TX
Average High — January	60.9°F
Average High — July	94.1°F
Annual Precipitation	43.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Hempstead, TX	National Avg
Population	5,686	—
Median Age	25.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	17.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	50.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	29.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.5%	22.2%
65 and over	6.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pine Island, TX 4 mi Prairie View, TX 6 mi Waller, TX 9 mi Bellville, TX 15 mi Todd Mission, TX 18 mi

Hempstead vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hempstead, TX affordable or expensive?

Hempstead's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Hempstead roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $149,300 and median rent is $1,069/month.

What is the crime rate in Hempstead, TX?

Hempstead's violent crime rate is 433.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1502.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hempstead?

Public schools in Hempstead are operated by HEMPSTEAD ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hempstead, TX a good place to live?

Hempstead, TX has a population of 5,686, a median household income of $54,066, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hempstead?

Hempstead averages 60.9°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Hempstead?

The population of Hempstead, Texas is 5,686 with a median age of 25.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hempstead?

Key numbers for living in Hempstead: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $149,300, median household income $54,066, crime index 97 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hempstead side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.