mˈoʊst əv hˈɛmpstɛd ɪz ɪn ɐ vˈæli, wɪð hˈɛmpstɛd vˈæli dɹˈaɪv ɹˈʌnɪŋ ɐlˈɔŋ ɪts lˈɛŋθ wɪð hˈaʊzɪŋ ˌɔn bˈoʊθ sˈaɪdz.
Most of Hempstead is in a valley, with Hempstead Valley Drive running along its length with housing on both sides.