South Valley Stream, NY

New York · Metropolitan · City

4.5 Excellent / 5.0
6,177 Population
$138,783 Median Income
$641,300 Home Value
$1,839 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
43.9 yrs Median Age
45.2% Bachelor's Degree+
4.5
Overall
4.7
Economy
4.1
Affordability
4.6
Education

People

Population6,177
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density7,100/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 37.8%

Economy

4.7/5
Median Income$138,783
Per Capita Income$53,615
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty Rate4.6%
County GDP$143,131M

Housing

4.1/5
Home Value (Census)$641,300
Median Rent$1,839
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,579

Health

Obesity29.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Depression13.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Jan / Jul33° / 76°
Rain43 in/yr
Snow26 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 36 (Good)

Education

4.6/5
Bachelor's+45.2%
High School+89.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.39
Libraries (County)64

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 62%
Commute41 min
Work From Home14.4%
BroadbandN/A

How South Valley Stream Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$138,783
Home Value$641,300
Median Rent$1,839
Poverty Rate4.6%
Bachelor's Degree+45.2%
Unemployment4.0%
Avg Temperature54.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population6,177
Population Density7,100 per sq mi
Median Age43.9 years
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 37.8% Black 18.9% Hispanic 0.4% Other 42.9%
White37.8%
Black or African American18.9%
Hispanic or Latino0.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races42.9%

Language

English Only72.6%
Spanish Speakers27.4%
English 72.6% Spanish 27.4%

Social Characteristics

Disability9.2%
Health Insurance97.2%

Income

85% above avg
Median Household Income$138,783
Per Capita Income$53,615
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,302
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$62,302

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.0%
Poverty Rate4.6%
Total Establishments (County)58,150
County GDP$143,131M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation5,697
Healthcare Facilities6,050
Retail Stores7,392
Manufacturing1,040
Total Establishments58,150

Industry Mix

Restaurants 5,697 Healthcare 6,050 Retail 7,392 Manufacturing 1,040

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$62,302
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,553

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time41.0 min
Work From Home14.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

127% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$641,300

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Price Per Sq Ft$622
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio98.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory5

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied77.9%

Rental Costs

58% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,839

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedroom$1,579
3 Bedroom$1,976
4 Bedroom$2,193

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,553
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.02%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure30.3%
Asthma10.2%
COPD4.5%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.3%
Physical Inactivity25.3%
Depression13.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)14.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage97.2%
Regular Checkup81.0%
Premature Death Rate5,788 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.8 / 10
Exercise Access99.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)6,050
Restaurants (County)5,697

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)63

Temperature

33°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Average54.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation43.3 in
Annual Snowfall25.9 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median36.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation9 ft (3 m)
Land Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density7,100 per sq mi
Latitude40.6558°
Longitude-73.7185°
County FIPS36081

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37.7%
D 62.3%

Democrat +24.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+45.2%
High School+89.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.39

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density7,100 per sq mi
Land Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)64

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)63

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