Average Utility Costs in Hempstead, NY

Estimated monthly utility costs (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal)

Average monthly utility costs in Hempstead, NY are about $336.80, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water, plus sewer and trash fees. See the full breakdown and sources below.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$336.80

Data freshness: last verified 2026-02-12
  • Electric $286.80 (85%)
  • Water $50.00 (15%)
  • Sewer $0.00 (0%)
  • Trash $0.00 (0%)

Utilities here are in line with the New York city average.

  • In New York, heating and cooling often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • Our electric estimate uses delivery rates from the tariff; supply charges vary monthly and we estimated them for comparison. Verify with your provider for current rates.
  • Town water and no direct sewer or trash fees typically keep total costs below the New York City area average.

Electric

Estimated
Provider
PSEG Long Island
Base charge
$16.80/mo
Energy rate
$0.2700/kWh
Assumed usage
1000 kWh
Estimated monthly
$286.80
psegliny.com· verified 2026-02-12

Water

Estimated
Provider
Town of Hempstead Department of Water
Base charge
$50.00/mo
Volumetric rate
$0.00/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$50.00
hempsteadny.gov· verified 2026-02-12

Sewer

Estimated
Method
flat
Estimated monthly
$0.00
hempsteadny.gov· verified 2026-02-12

Trash

Confirmed
Monthly fee
$0.00

Residential trash collection covered by municipal taxes; no direct fee.

hempsteadny.gov· verified 2026-02-12

Total estimated monthly utilities

$336.80

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 85% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $27.00.

Assumptions

  • Electric: 1000 kWh/month
  • Water: 5,000 gallons/month

What these labels mean

  • Confirmed — From this area's rate schedule.
  • Benchmark — From an official typical (e.g. state commission 1,000 kWh); not city-specific.
  • Delivery only — Regulated delivery charges only (e.g. Texas); supply varies by plan.
  • Estimated — From other or incomplete sources; use as a rough guide.
Sources

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FAQ

We use base charges and per-unit rates from official provider pages. Electric = base + (rate × assumed kWh). Water = base + (rate per 1,000 gal × assumed gallons / 1,000). Sewer is either a flat fee or a percentage of water. Trash is a fixed monthly fee. See the Methodology page for full formulas.
Actual bills depend on your usage, seasonal rates, taxes, fees, and provider-specific rules. New York allows retail electric choice (ESCOs); our estimates use ConEd delivery plus representative supply at 1,000 kWh for comparison.
Each component shows a 'last verified' date. We aim to update from official sources periodically; always confirm current rates on the provider's site before making decisions.

Learn more

For tips on understanding your bill, comparing cities, and how electric and utility rates work by state, see our blog. Compare Hempstead with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.