Living in Valley Stream, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Valley Stream · Census data 2020–2024
Valley Stream has 40,315 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $133,190 (55% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $616,100, the median rent is $2,124/month.
Valley Stream at a glance
- Population
- 40,315
- Median age
- 40.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $133,190State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $616,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,124/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 78.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.7%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Valley Stream a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 55% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Home values 45% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Valley Stream
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Valley Stream the median home value is $616,100, 85% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,124 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,485 a month in housing costs.
Valley Stream median household income
The median household income in Valley Stream is $133,190 and the income per person is $49,554. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Valley Stream: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,957
- Owner-occupied
- 78.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.3%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 3.26
Valley Stream demographics
- Population
- 40,315
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 12,340
- Foreign-born
- 41.2%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Valley Stream ›
Education in Valley Stream
39.7% of adults 25 and older in Valley Stream have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 14.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Valley Stream
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 54.9%
- Public transit
- 19.7%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Valley Stream vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Stream | 40,315 | $133,190 | $616,100 | $2,124 |
| South Valley Stream | 6,512 | $145,000 | $656,800 | $1,503 |
| North Valley Stream | 17,825 | $142,733 | $613,800 | $3,059 |
| North Lynbrook | 922 | $143,636 | $629,400 | — |
| Hewlett | 7,570 | $140,765 | $654,500 | $2,067 |
| Lynbrook | 20,325 | $136,696 | $611,900 | $2,230 |
| Malverne | 8,477 | $149,489 | $651,100 | $1,898 |
| Woodmere | 18,061 | $172,537 | $975,400 | $2,720 |
| Hewlett Bay Park | 428 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
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What is the median household income in Valley Stream, NY?
The median household income in Valley Stream is $133,190, 55% 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 Valley Stream?
The median home value in Valley Stream is $616,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Valley Stream?
The median gross rent in Valley Stream is $2,124 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Valley Stream, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 55% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: home values 45% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
What is the median age in Valley Stream?
The median age in Valley Stream is 40.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Valley Stream?
The average commute to work in Valley Stream is 41 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Valley Stream?
The unemployment rate in Valley Stream is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Valley Stream?
39.7% of adults in 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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