Valley Stream, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
40,278 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
38.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$127,426 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$605,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,740 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Nassau County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Nassau County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 32
Feb 3 8 34
Mar 4 4 41
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 4 5 37

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 62% of residents leaning left and 33% leaning right.

Liberal (63%) (33%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 38%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, NY State Senate District 9, NY Assembly District 22, NY
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Schools

Valley Stream Christian Academy
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Valley Stream Central High School
<1 miles, NE • 5 star
Brooklyn Avenue School
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
Clearstream Avenue School
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Molloy College
4 miles, E • 3.7 star
Adelphi University
5 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

Mount Sinai South Nassau
4 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Mercy Medical Center
4 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
12 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
24 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Westchester County Airport
28 miles, N • 1.4 star
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