Living in North Valley Stream, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Valley Stream · Census data 2020–2024
North Valley Stream has 17,825 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $142,733 (66% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $613,800, the median rent is $3,059/month.
North Valley Stream at a glance
- Population
- 17,825
- Median age
- 41State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $142,733State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $613,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,059/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 91.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.4%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is North Valley Stream a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 66% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Home values 45% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Valley Stream
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Valley Stream the median home value is $613,800, 84% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,059 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,518 a month in housing costs.
North Valley Stream median household income
The median household income in North Valley Stream is $142,733 and the income per person is $46,886. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in North Valley Stream: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,368
- Owner-occupied
- 91.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.6%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 3.36
North Valley Stream demographics
- Population
- 17,825
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 5,267
- Foreign-born
- 38.2%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Valley Stream ›
Education in North Valley Stream
40.4% of adults 25 and older in North Valley Stream have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 14.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Valley Stream
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Drive alone
- 63.7%
- Public transit
- 10.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
North Valley Stream vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Valley Stream | 17,825 | $142,733 | $613,800 | $3,059 |
| Elmont | 36,518 | $114,217 | $602,900 | $2,209 |
| Valley Stream | 40,315 | $133,190 | $616,100 | $2,124 |
| Franklin Square | 30,897 | $143,263 | $657,000 | $2,102 |
| Malverne | 8,477 | $149,489 | $651,100 | $1,898 |
| South Valley Stream | 6,512 | $145,000 | $656,800 | $1,503 |
| South Floral Park | 1,706 | $119,496 | $603,400 | $1,938 |
| North Lynbrook | 922 | $143,636 | $629,400 | — |
| Malverne Park Oaks | 635 | $144,205 | $488,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in North Valley Stream, NY?
The median household income in North Valley Stream is $142,733, 66% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Valley Stream?
The median home value in North Valley Stream is $613,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in North Valley Stream?
The median gross rent in North Valley Stream is $3,059 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is North Valley Stream, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 66% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: home values 45% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
What is the median age in North Valley Stream?
The median age in North Valley Stream is 41 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in North Valley Stream?
The average commute to work in North Valley Stream is 42 minutes; 14.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Valley Stream?
The unemployment rate in North Valley Stream is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Valley Stream?
40.4% of adults in North Valley Stream have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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