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Valley Stream, NY vs Danbury, CT

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Are people in Danbury older or younger than people in Valley Stream?
- The Median Age in Danbury is 2.4 years younger than in Valley Stream.

Are housing costs cheaper in Danbury or Valley Stream?
- Danbury housing costs are 37.7% less expensive than Valley Stream housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Danbury or Valley Stream?
- The average commute for residents of Danbury is 15.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Valley Stream.

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.

Things to do in Danbury?
Danbury, Connecticut has something for everyone with outdoor hiking trails at Tarrywile Park & Mansion or numerous cultural attractions like the Danbury Railway Museum.

 Valley Stream, NYDanbury, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock86,197329,725,481
 Median Income$115,602  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$610,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time42.87  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Danbury    17 Reviews

If you are looking for a city, that you still get to New York City from, Danbury, with its funky, unique homes, vibrant foodie scene, super hip downtown library,  More

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Over 10 years ago

Most folks can't afford to retire to  More

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Over 12 years ago

It is very hard to make ends meet unless you are in the upper class. Growing up we had the best place to live. A great Town. Now we are a city that is being taken over  More

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