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Valley Stream

#3,639 in Best Places to Live in America
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of New York City, NY
  • 103 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    Valley Stream is a suburb of New York City with a population of 37,843. Valley Stream is in Nassau County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Valley Stream offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Valley Stream there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Valley Stream and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Valley Stream are highly rated.
    About Valley Stream...
    Population
    37,843

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $385,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,642
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      18%
    • Own
      82%
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    Valley Stream Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%

    Working in Valley Stream

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $99,439
    National
    $55,322
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    Valley Stream Reviews

    103 reviews
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    Valley Stream is a beautiful place to live. We have a large state park and other little parks all over, which are great for kids. The time it takes to travel to Queens and the other boroughs are fair on a regular day. Although we do not have much nightlife, if you travel down about 10 minutes into Rockville you will find plenty of bars. We have a community center that houses an outdoor public pool along with a little "waterpark" for the children. It also includes a diving pool and a pool for elders. Our school district is great, and the teachers really care about the children. Valley stream has plenty of families living here and we always have police patrolling ensuring everyone's safety. The community really has a tight-knit feeling. Everyone is welcomed!
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    Valley Stream is surprisingly quiet and friendly, I like the neighborhoods and what surrounds it. There are a few places to eat without having to drive very far from home when one just wants to stay at home and there is a numerous amount of things to do in the neighborhood whether its going to the dog park, library, or the pool for some summer fun! What I would like to see change in is making the neighborhood more eco-friendly and child-safe for kids who like to play on the streets.
    I've lived in Valley Steam for all my life. I grew up in a suburban area with a multitude of opportunities to get involved in the community. I also was given the incredible experience of going away to school and there truly isn’t anythjng like coming home to the surplus of pizza places, delis and bagels!