The Town FilesValley Stream, New York
Village in Nassau County · population 40,634 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $616,100
- Household income
- $133,190
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 40.9
Valley Stream is a village of 40,634 people in Nassau County, New York. The median home is worth $616,100, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better transit than 100% of New York towns, more walkable than 99% of New York towns, more vibrant than 99% of New York towns.
How Valley Stream ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Valley Stream is worth $616,100, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $133,190, which is more affordable than 16% of New York towns. Median rent is $2,124 a month. 78.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Valley Stream | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $616,100 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $2,124 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $133,190 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 78.7% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1951 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Valley Stream
| People | Valley Stream | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.7% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 2.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 41.2% | — |
| Work from home | 12.4% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 40.7 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.0% | 91.1% |
Weather in Valley Stream
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 26.2°F. About 43.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.9 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 74 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Valley Stream since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 7, 1998 about 1.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 13 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 13, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Nassau County since 1996
Nassau County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Flood | DR-4755: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Nassau County
Nassau County had 631,563 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,454 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Valley Stream itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Valley Stream
14 public schools with 8,180 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALLEY STREAM SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 1,247 | 12.0 |
| VALLEY STREAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | 10-12 | 1,120 | 14.2 |
| VALLEY STREAM MEMORIAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-9 | 973 | 11.9 |
| SHAW AVENUE SCHOOL | PK-6 | 746 | 12.6 |
| WHEELER AVENUE SCHOOL | K-6 | 608 | 11.1 |
| HOWELL ROAD SCHOOL | PK-6 | 585 | 14.6 |
| JAMES A DEVER SCHOOL | K-6 | 418 | 9.5 |
| ALDEN TERRACE SCHOOL | PK-6 | 400 | 11.4 |
| ROBERT W CARBONARO SCHOOL | K-6 | 386 | 11.4 |
| CLEARSTREAM AVENUE SCHOOL | PK-6 | 384 | 16.0 |
| BROOKLYN AVENUE SCHOOL | K-6 | 358 | 11.9 |
| FOREST ROAD SCHOOL | PK-6 | 336 | 11.6 |
Towns near Valley Stream
- South Valley Stream, NY0.9 mi · 6,386 people · home $656,800
- North Valley Stream, NY1.4 mi · 18,197 people · home $613,800
- Hewlett, NY1.7 mi · 7,262 people · home $654,500
- Lynbrook, NY1.7 mi · 20,438 people · home $611,900
- Malverne, NY1.8 mi · 8,560 people · home $651,100
- Woodmere, NY2.1 mi · 18,669 people · home $975,400
- Elmont, NY2.4 mi · 35,265 people · home $602,900
- East Rockaway, NY2.5 mi · 10,159 people · home $621,300
Valley Stream questions
Is Valley Stream, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Valley Stream scores better for retirees than 4% of New York towns and quieter than 3%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.9).
How much does a house cost in Valley Stream?
The median owner-occupied home in Valley Stream is valued at $616,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $133,190, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $2,124 a month.
What is the weather like in Valley Stream?
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 26.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.3 inches of precipitation a year and 25.9 inches of snow.
Does Valley Stream get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Valley Stream since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 7, 1998. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)