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Living in
North Valley Stream.
North Valley Stream is an unincorporated community in Nassau County, NY. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in North Valley Stream
This is suburban Long Island living at its most established—a densely packed hamlet of about 18,000 people where you're essentially living in an urban environment but with single-family homes and a commuter culture baked in. The median household income of $142,733 and median home value around $613,800 tells you this is solidly middle to upper-middle class territory, though you're paying Long Island prices for it; rental options average $3,059 a month if you're not ready to buy. The job market is stable with unemployment at just 3.2%, but most people here aren't working locally—your commute will likely run 38-40 minutes on average, typically heading into the city or to other Nassau County employment centers, and you'll be car-dependent since there's no rail service through the hamlet (the nearest LIRR stations are in Valley Stream proper or Westwood).
North Valley Stream at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Foreign-Born
38.2%
Broadband Internet
95.8%
of households
Population Growth
-4.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics38.2% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in North Valley Stream: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In North Valley Stream, the largest foreign-born group is from India (19.4%), and 13.7% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
20.5%
of residents
65 and Older
18.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.5%
of households
Married Couples
56.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.36
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 89% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in North Valley Stream
In North Valley Stream, rent runs 89% above the NY average, and home values are 45% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
32.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
91.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1953
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.9%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below NY average
Unemployment in North Valley Stream and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Nassau County, which includes North Valley Stream, is 1 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
North Valley Stream: Nassau County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Nassau County (county-wide) · Annual averages
North Valley Stream is about 1% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What North Valley Stream Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute41.8 min avg
How North Valley Stream residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In North Valley Stream, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 32% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Major hub30.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 58% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Nassau County Police Department, which covers North Valley Stream, runs 58% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
138.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
963.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Nassau County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Nassau County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Nassau County, which includes North Valley Stream, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | High Wind | $22,000 |
| 2024 | 17 | High Wind | $16,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 14 | Winter Weather | $8,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.3M |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $379,000 |
| 2019 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $325,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | Coastal Flood | $829,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Nassau County, county-wide
North Valley Stream is about 1% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality29 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Nassau County, which includes North Valley Stream, is typically good — 287 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
29
Good Days
287
per year
Moderate Days
77
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nassau County, county-wide
North Valley Stream is about 1% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
North Valley Stream has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.3"
Annual Snowfall
25.9"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
74
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 26°F | 3.23" |
| Feb | 42°F | 27°F | 2.76" |
| Mar | 49°F | 34°F | 3.94" |
| Apr | 59°F | 43°F | 3.55" |
| May | 68°F | 53°F | 3.66" |
| Jun | 78°F | 62°F | 3.85" |
| Jul | 84°F | 69°F | 3.86" |
| Aug | 82°F | 68°F | 4.11" |
| Sep | 76°F | 61°F | 3.58" |
| Oct | 65°F | 50°F | 3.72" |
| Nov | 54°F | 40°F | 3.07" |
| Dec | 45°F | 32°F | 3.96" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in North Valley Stream
Uninsured
3.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside North Valley Stream's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Rockville Centre
Creedmoor Psychiatric Center
Psychiatric · 3.8 mi away · Queens Village
Mount Sinai South Nassau
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Oceanside
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in North Valley Stream
North Valley Stream's student/teacher ratio is 11.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 40.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near North Valley Stream (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 16,289 students · in-state tuition $7,382 · 59% graduate · median earnings $70,502 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY New York City College of Technology
15 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 13,580 students · in-state tuition $7,332 · 32% graduate · median earnings $57,019 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 12,550 students · in-state tuition $7,538 · 57% graduate · median earnings $68,324 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
12.9 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 11,254 students · in-state tuition $5,254 · 38% graduate · median earnings $48,879 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,630 students · in-state tuition $6,545 · 34% graduate · median earnings $53,866 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 10,543 students · in-state tuition $7,450 · 59% graduate · median earnings $66,519 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gateway National Recreation Area, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for North Valley Stream
North Valley Stream has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Gateway National Recreation Area (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
14 mi awayLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
16 mi awayFederal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
16 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
16 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
16 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
16 mi awayCities Near North Valley Stream
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to North Valley Stream?
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North Valley Stream FAQ
Is North Valley Stream, New York affordable?⌄
North Valley Stream's median rent is $3,059/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $142,733/year. Median home value is $613,800.
Is North Valley Stream, New York safe?⌄
North Valley Stream is policed by the Nassau County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 139 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 963 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in North Valley Stream, New York?⌄
Nassau County, which includes North Valley Stream, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in North Valley Stream, New York?⌄
The cost of living in North Valley Stream is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,059/month and median household income is $142,733/year. The median home value is $613,800. About 33% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in North Valley Stream, New York?⌄
The average commute in North Valley Stream is 42 minutes, which is significantly longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from