Census: Hempstead’s population grew most among LI’s 13 towns

[OhBeeHave]

Originally Posted by MemoryMaker

Yeah, I have no idea why Hempstead still chooses to be incorporated as a village.

They're just paying higher taxes for no reason; which makes their homes even less desirable. What are they paying for?

Downtown still needs work, they're clearly not enforcing illegal apartments, schools are rock bottom and crime is high relative to other areas.

If the population isn't politically involved, why would the government employees feeding at the trough disincorporate?

[l1995]

Originally Posted by LINative

Actually from what I have seen, much of the southern half of the village (towards the Southern State) seems to be mostly middle class houses, small houses like capes to be sure but clean and well maintained. Possibly other parts of the village too, I never went down every block lol.


The other advantage might be its central location. It is certainly closer to New York City as well as central Nassau than me out in Babylon or someone say out in Rocky Point.

Is Hempstead really that much cheaper than somewhere like Baldwin, though?

[LINative]

Originally Posted by l1995

Is Hempstead really that much cheaper than somewhere like Baldwin, though?

I have no idea. I just was trying to point out that Hempstead Village does have some nice blocks.

Also that some people might prefer its west central Nassau County location rather than someplace farther East. Especially if they have to work in city.