New York City · suburban

Valley Stream

The entry gate to Long Island. Diverse, affordable, and with a 30-minute LIRR commute. Valley Stream is the first stop for families leaving Queens who want the suburb experience without giving up easy city access.

walkablecommunity

7/10

Schools

83 min

To New York City

$742K

Median home

$17K

Annual tax

Walk score

40,288

Population

40.9

Median age

$122K

Median income

What stands out

·30 min LIRR to Penn
·Cheapest Nassau entry point
·Diverse community
·Queens adjacency

Nearby towns

Hewlett, NY →Elmont, NY →Lynbrook, NY →Malverne, NY →Cedarhurst, NY →Floral Park →

Compare

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