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Commack, NY vs Valley Stream, NY

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Are people in Valley Stream older or younger than people in Commack?
- The Median Age in Valley Stream is 3.0 years younger than in Commack.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valley Stream or Commack?
- Valley Stream housing costs are 7.7% less expensive than Commack housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valley Stream or Commack?
- The average commute for residents of Valley Stream is 9.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Commack.

Things to do in Commack?
Commack, New York is located in Suffolk County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Sunken Meadow State Park plus stores like Walt Whitman Shops and dining spots near Bella’s Pizzeria.

Things to do in Valley Stream?
Valley Stream, New York is located in Nassau County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Cedar Creek Park plus stores like Green Acres Mall and dining spots near Lexi's Restaurant.

 Commack, NYValley Stream, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,304329,725,481
 Median Income$153,858  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4238.4
 Avg. Home Price$661,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.41  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Commack    4 Reviews

Resident since 1979. Love it  More

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Over 5 years ago

crap it so bad never move here crime is so high there is littraly robberies every  More

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Over 13 years ago

if you want to live on Long Island, you need to make high end salary to live  More

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Reviews for Valley Stream    7 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for longer than I care to have lived here. Everything is close except important things like jobs. Commute 1.5 hours or more to find a decent job. Then  More

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Valley Stream is just five minutes away from NYC City Border Line. Fifteen minutes away from JFK Airport border. a beautiful Village with a great amount of Quality. I  More

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Over 15 years ago

Valley Stream is a fairly quiet town in Nassau County, Long Island with a rather low Crime Rate. It borders on Elmont, Rosedale and Cambria Heights Queens and is a  More

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