At a Glance
Median Income
$127,426
$48,003 per capita
Home Value
$605,000
Zillow: $769,547
Median Rent
$1,994/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.2%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
9.1% smoking rate
How Valley Stream Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Valley Stream's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is 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
Valley Stream residents earn a median household income of $127,426 , which is 70% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,003. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% 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 Valley Stream is $605,000 , 115% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $769,547. Median rent is $1,994/month, with 33.3% 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 1950.
Education
38.2% of adults in Valley Stream hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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
Population40,278
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density11,574/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born38.3%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$127,426
Per Capita$48,003
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$143,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,302
Housing
A
Home Value$605,000
Rent$1,994
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$769,547
Housing Units13,047
Rent Burden33.3%
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,788/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation20 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.2%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+14.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 62%
Commute42 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed273 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries64
Did You Know?
The median home in Valley Stream was built in 1950.
20.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
38.3% 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.