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Valley Stream, NY


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Valley Stream, New York

Valley Stream, New York, in Nassau county, is 5 miles SW of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 15 miles E of New York, New York. The village is located in the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Valley Stream has a population of 36,368.

The People and Families of Valley Stream

In Valley Stream, about 55% of adults are married. Lots of Valley Stream people are married off. Large households are normal in the village.

You'll feel comfortable in Valley Stream if you're 65 since the village is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Valley Stream had a median family income of $72,585.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Valley Stream gave more campaign money ($15,575) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Valley Stream Housing

Owners occupy 80% of the housing units in Valley Stream. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Valley Stream, 77% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Valley Stream, try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyValley Stream Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Valley Stream Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Valley Stream Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Valley Stream Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Valley Stream, NY

Comparing 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 Population96
Senior Citizens97
Well-Paid Single Women88
Female Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men87
Racial Diversity79
Male Share of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better87
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
People Living Alone33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Rents23
Housing Recently Built15
Affordability of Property Taxes13

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