Living in South Valley Stream, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Valley Stream · Census data 2020–2024
South Valley Stream has 6,512 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $145,000 (69% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $656,800, the median rent is $1,503/month.
South Valley Stream at a glance
- Population
- 6,512
- Median age
- 37.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $145,000State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $656,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,503/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 84.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.1%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is South Valley Stream a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 69% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: Home values 55% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Valley Stream
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Valley Stream the median home value is $656,800, 97% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,503 per month, which is 31% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,919 a month in housing costs.
South Valley Stream median household income
The median household income in South Valley Stream is $145,000 and the income per person is $48,539. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in South Valley Stream: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,916
- Owner-occupied
- 84.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.4%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 3.55
South Valley Stream demographics
- Population
- 6,512
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 1,830
- Foreign-born
- 26.3%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Valley Stream ›
Education in South Valley Stream
56.1% of adults 25 and older in South Valley Stream have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 19.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Valley Stream
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 22.1%
- Drive alone
- 57.7%
- Public transit
- 8.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
South Valley Stream vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Valley Stream | 6,512 | $145,000 | $656,800 | $1,503 |
| Valley Stream | 40,315 | $133,190 | $616,100 | $2,124 |
| Woodmere | 18,061 | $172,537 | $975,400 | $2,720 |
| Hewlett | 7,570 | $140,765 | $654,500 | $2,067 |
| Hewlett Bay Park | 428 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| North Valley Stream | 17,825 | $142,733 | $613,800 | $3,059 |
| Cedarhurst | 7,320 | $101,572 | $861,900 | $2,214 |
| Hewlett Harbor | 1,207 | $250,001 | $1,497,000 | — |
| Lynbrook | 20,325 | $136,696 | $611,900 | $2,230 |
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What is the median household income in South Valley Stream, NY?
The median household income in South Valley Stream is $145,000, 69% 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 South Valley Stream?
The median home value in South Valley Stream is $656,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in South Valley Stream?
The median gross rent in South Valley Stream is $1,503 per month, about 31% of household income.
Is South Valley Stream, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 69% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: home values 55% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
What is the median age in South Valley Stream?
The median age in South Valley Stream is 37.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in South Valley Stream?
The average commute to work in South Valley Stream is 41 minutes; 22.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Valley Stream?
The unemployment rate in South Valley Stream is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Valley Stream?
56.1% of adults in South 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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