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Valley Stream, New York

village · Nassau County

At a glance

40,315
Population
$616,100
Median home value (all homes)
103% above U.S. median
$776,097
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,124/mo
Median rent
58% above U.S. median
$133,190
Median household income
70% above U.S. median
40.7 min
Average commute
96%
Homes with broadband
98.78%
Locations with fiber available
2.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 145 — 45% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing121% above
Goods & services8% above
Utilities27% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost55% above
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates89.4%
College graduates39.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Valley Stream Economic Development
The Village of Valley Stream Community and Economic Development Department provides services to enhance the village economy and quality of life, including administering the Residential Rehabilitation Program and offering Community Development Block Grant funds for income-eligible seniors and handicapped residents for home repairs, energy conservation, and code remediation.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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