South HempsteadNew York
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..
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About South Hempstead
South Hempstead is a small unincorporated community in southeastern New York.
Officially, South Hempstead is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.58 square miles.
What Makes South Hempstead Unique
- The only place in America named South Hempstead — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southeastern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Easy reach of Hempstead (2 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
🍽️ Where to Eat in South Hempstead
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in South Hempstead
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in South Hempstead
- GRAND AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- WILLIAM S COVERT SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.