Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Valley Stream
Valley Stream, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,112
Population
37,529
Renter Mix
22% Rent
A charming Long Island suburb just minutes from Manhattan.
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Sitting right on the Nassau County border with Queens, Valley Stream puts Long Island living within easy reach of New York City without the noise or pace of urban life. The village’s namesake stream winds through several well-kept public parks, giving the area a surprisingly natural feel for a place so close to JFK Airport and the Manhattan skyline. Green Acres Mall and the shops and eateries along Rockaway Avenue keep daily errands and casual outings close to home.
Renters here have solid options, from garden-style apartment communities and two-family flats to townhomes with private outdoor space. The Long Island Rail Road connects Valley Stream to Penn Station in roughly 30 minutes, making it a practical base for anyone working in the city. Three LIRR stations serve the village, which is a notable convenience for a community spanning just four square miles.
Valley Stream traces its roots to a 1640 land purchase by the Dutch West India Company from the Rockaway Lenape people, giving this quiet suburb a history far older than most Long Island villages. That deep sense of place still shows in the tight-knit character of the neighborhood streets today.
Explore the City
Valley Stream Park offers volleyball fields.
Valley Stream LIRR station is a short trip from bustling New York City.
Tudor style homes are abundant in North Valley Stream and feature contemporary accents.
Valley Stream State Park features a nearly 100-acre enchanted preserve with outdoor activities.
Jamaica Breeze in nearby Rosedale has buffet style dining with a Caribbean twist.
The Green Acres Mall in nearby Valley Stream offers convenient access to major retailers,
Demographics
Median Household Income
$119,836
Average: $142,366
Education
12,027
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
20,455
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Valley Stream has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Valley Stream, NY is $1,485 for a studio, $2,117 for one bedroom, $2,551 for two bedrooms, and $3,065 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Valley Stream has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,117/month
721 Sq Ft
House
$6,533/month
2,187 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Valley Stream, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
608 Students
Public
Grades K-5
294 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
599 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
385 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
332 Students
Valley Stream South High School
Public
Grades 6-12
1,229 Students
Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
937 Students
Valley Stream Central High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,121 Students
Valley Stream South High School
Public
Grades 6-12
1,229 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Valley Stream State Park
- Brookville Park
- Center for Science Teaching and Learning
- Hempstead Lake State Park
- Roy Wilkins Recreation Center
Transit / Subway
Airports
- John F Kennedy International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.