South Valley Stream, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Queens County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
6,177 Population 7,100/sq mi density
$138,783 Median Income $53,615 per capita
$641,300 Home Value $741,816 Zillow
$1,839 Median Rent 34.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$138,783 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$641,300 home value, $1,839/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.2% bachelor's degree or higher

South Valley Stream, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$138,783
85% above
$53,615 per capita
Home Value
$641,300
127% above
Zillow: $741,816
Median Rent
$1,839/mo
58% above
34.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.2%
34% above
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
7% below
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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

Each bar shows South Valley Stream's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
185%
Home Value
227%
Rent
158%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
134%
Unemployment
186%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Valley Stream a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Valley Stream residents earn a median household income of $138,783 , which is 85% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,615. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,150 business establishments, including 5,697 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Valley Stream is $641,300 , 127% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $741,816. Median rent is $1,839/month, with 34.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Education

45.2% of adults in South Valley Stream hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% above the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Valley Stream has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population6,177
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density7,100/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born30.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$138,783
Per Capita$53,615
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$143,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,302

Housing

A
Home Value$641,300
Rent$1,839
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$741,816
Housing Units2,019
Rent Burden34.4%

Health

Obesity29.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,788/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation9 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.2%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+15.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 62%
Commute41 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed273 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries64

Did You Know?

The median home in South Valley Stream was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
30.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 273 Mbps.
There are 5,697 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.