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Olney, MD vs Valley Stream, NY

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Are people in Valley Stream older or younger than people in Olney?
- The Median Age in Valley Stream is 0.4 years younger than in Olney.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valley Stream or Olney?
- Valley Stream housing costs are 5.8% more expensive than Olney housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valley Stream or Olney?
- The average commute for residents of Valley Stream is 8.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Olney.

Things to do in Olney?
Olney MD is a picturesque suburb just outside Washington DC offering quaint neighborhoods alongside world-class shopping outlets. With plenty of parks to explore plus easy access to major highways leading out of Baltimore or into Washington DC

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.

 Olney, MDValley Stream, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,304329,725,481
 Median Income$161,065  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4238.4
 Avg. Home Price$577,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.5  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Olney    5 Reviews

Been here since 2015. Peaceful and lots of green space for natural beauty. Convenient to given the shopping village with all that is needed. I must express  More

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In 1957 my parents almost bought a house with a stable for two horses. When the deal went south, I came close to divorcing my parents! Forty years later, my wife and I  More

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Over 13 years ago

Olney Theater is very good for small  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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