Lead Paint Risk in Hempstead, NY

86.1%Pre-1978 Housing

16,217Pre-1978 Units

18,836Total Housing Units

HighRisk Level

How Hempstead Compares

Hempstead

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New York

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National Average

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What This Means for Hempstead Residents

Hempstead has a high concentration of pre-1978 housing (86.1%). Most homes in this area predate the federal lead paint ban. If you live in an older home, a professional lead paint inspection is strongly recommended — especially if young children are present.

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