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Valley Stream, NY vs Elmont, NY

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Are people in Elmont older or younger than people in Valley Stream?
- The Median Age in Elmont is 2.8 years younger than in Valley Stream.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elmont or Valley Stream?
- Elmont housing costs are 6.7% less expensive than Valley Stream housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elmont or Valley Stream?
- The average commute for residents of Elmont is 2.6 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 Elmont?
Elmont, New York is located in Nassau County providing residents entertainment options from exploring Belmont Lake State Park to swimming at Hewlett Point Beach combined with shops like Green Acres Mall and job prospects through Southern Recruiting Solutions

 Valley Stream, NYElmont, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock36,741329,725,481
 Median Income$115,602  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$610,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%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 Elmont    2 Reviews

I am realtor in Elmont and the majority of my buyers are young couples and young families who are moving into the area because of the quality of life here and proximity  More

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Over 16 years ago

This is a quiet tree lined community. I have lived here 22years and I can see the change that is taking place. It seem to be more of a western Carribean community at  More

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