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South Valley Stream, NY


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South Valley Stream, New York

South Valley Stream contains a population of approximately 5,638.

The People and Families of South Valley Stream

In South Valley Stream, about 65% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in South Valley Stream, at least compared to other towns of its size.

Approximately 26% of South Valley Stream is non-white. South Valley Stream offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

The town boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Valley Stream had a median family income of $82,541. The typical family in South Valley Stream is better off than most in New York. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

South Valley Stream Housing

South Valley Stream has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 77% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New York, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In South Valley Stream, 73% of commuters drive to work. In the town, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySouth Valley Stream Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%South Valley Stream College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%South Valley Stream Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%South Valley Stream Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%South Valley Stream Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%South Valley Stream Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of South Valley Stream, NY

Comparing South 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
Age of the Population109
Racial Diversity910
Senior Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women98
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
People Living Alone33
Housing Recently Built36
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes12

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