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North Valley Stream, New York

Introduction to North Valley Stream, New York

North Valley Stream, New York, in Nassau county, is 4 miles W of Hempstead, New York and 15 miles E of New York, New York. The town is in the Nassau- Suffolk area. There are 15,789 residents in North Valley Stream.

North Valley Stream History

The area now known as North Valley Stream was first settled in by Europeans in the 1640s. Prior to that, it was inhabited by Rockaway Indians. North Valley Stream was originally a woodland area. It is currently a census designated place in the Town of Hempstead and is a section of the Village of Valley Stream. The South Side Railroad first entered the area in the late 1860s.

North Valley Stream and nearby Attractions

  • Valley Stream State Park
  • Long Island Children's Museum
  • Queens Botanical Garden
  • Rock Hall Museum
  • Hempstead Lake State Park
  • Belmont Park race track

Things To Do In North Valley Stream

While staying in North Valley Stream, you can spend your leisure hours at the Elmont Road Park and Valley Stream State Park. You can also plan a family day trip to the Prospect Park Zoo, Bronx Zoo or the Central Park Zoo. The Queens County Farm Museum, Cradle of Aviation Museum, Hofstra Museum and the African American Museum are also worth visiting. The Lasker Skating Rink and Pool offers excellent opportunities for the enjoyment of a variety of physical activities.

North Valley Stream Transportation

John F. Kennedy International is the nearest major airport.

North Valley Stream Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are offered by CUNY Queensborough Community College, Adelphi University, CUNY Queens College, New York Institute of Technology- Old Westbury, Nassau Community College, Hofstra University and St John's University- New York.

High Points

North Valley Stream strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyNorth Valley Stream Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyNorth Valley Stream Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%North Valley Stream Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%North Valley Stream Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%North Valley Stream Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%North Valley Stream People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of North Valley Stream, NY

Comparing North Valley Stream to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men87
Age of the Population64
Senior Citizens55
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better98
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work34
Working at Home11
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Housing Recently Built25
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents13
Affordability of Property Taxes13
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