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Mineola, NY vs Valley Stream, NY

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Are people in Valley Stream older or younger than people in Mineola?
- The Median Age in Valley Stream is 0.1 years older than in Mineola.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valley Stream or Mineola?
- Valley Stream housing costs are 8.1% less expensive than Mineola housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valley Stream or Mineola?
- The average commute for residents of Valley Stream is 11.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Mineola.

Things to do in Mineola?
Mineola, NY is a vibrant city east of Garden City boasting a variety of landmarks including Herbert J. Douglas Memorial Park displaying its unique environment or Hempstead Lake State Park offering fun rides and tour opportunities; they organize vivid festivals like Mineola Street Fair each July.

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.

 Mineola, NYValley Stream, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,304329,725,481
 Median Income$113,571  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4238.4
 Avg. Home Price$664,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.37  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mineola    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

This neighborhood is a down to earth type of  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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