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New Rochelle, NY vs Valley Stream, NY

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Are people in Valley Stream older or younger than people in New Rochelle?
- The Median Age in Valley Stream is 1.2 years older than in New Rochelle.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valley Stream or New Rochelle?
- Valley Stream housing costs are 21.9% less expensive than New Rochelle housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valley Stream or New Rochelle?
- The average commute for residents of Valley Stream is 10.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of New Rochelle.

Things to do in New Rochelle?
New Rochelle, New York lies in Westchester County providing visitors easy access to both modern venues such as The Loft at City Council as well as classic landmarks like Thomas Paine Cottage Museum.

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.

 New Rochelle, NYValley Stream, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,304329,725,481
 Median Income$87,159  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4238.4
 Avg. Home Price$781,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.14  Unlock26.38
Reviews for New Rochelle    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I recently moved out of new rochelle because i wanted to get my own home for me it was hard because i couldn't afford a house there i love new rochelle and i wish it was  More

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the cost of living in new rochelle is high i used to be a resident but i visit the city about 2-3 times a month besides the high cost of living the city has alot to  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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