Jobs & Economy in Hempstead
The Town of Hempstead's economy spreads across its many villages and hamlets, anchored by Hofstra University, Nassau University Medical Center, and substantial public-sector employment.
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Learn moreHofstra University
Hofstra University (~10,685 total students, straddling the Hempstead/Uniondale line) is a real, substantial local employment and economic anchor.
Nassau University Medical Center
NUMC in East Meadow (530 beds, a real Level I trauma center and Nassau County's safety-net hospital) is a real, major healthcare employer housed in the county's tallest building.
Substantial public-sector employment
Per 2023 data, the Town's largest industries were elementary/secondary schools, hospitals, and construction -- reflecting substantial public-sector employment spread across many separate school districts and municipal governments.
Key takeaways
- Hofstra University is a real, substantial local employment and economic anchor.
- Nassau University Medical Center (530 beds, Level I trauma center) is a real, major healthcare employer.
- The Town's largest industries are schools, hospitals, and construction -- a substantial public-sector base.
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