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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Valley Stream, NY vs Garden City, NY

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Garden City or Valley Stream?
- Garden City housing costs are 61.5% more expensive than Valley Stream housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Garden City or Valley Stream?
- The average commute for residents of Garden City is 5.4 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 Garden City?
Garden City, NY is a village located in the Town of Hempstead on Long Island. It has a population of over 22,000 and is home to many large corporations. It is known for its beautiful parks, historic buildings and venues, and vibrant arts scene.

 Valley Stream, NYGarden City, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,087329,725,481
 Median Income$115,602  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$610,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time42.87  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Valley Stream    7 Reviews
Erik · Valley Stream, NY
Terrible
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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Boaz Chacko · Valley Stream, NY
A beautyful Sub Urban - a good combination of city
Over 11 years ago

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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Carmen · Valley Stream, NY
Low Crime Rate
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 Garden City    2 Reviews
Kathleen · Garden City, NY
Garden City
Over 16 years ago

Expensive, pretty, good commute to New York  More

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Iris · Garden City, NY
transportation
Over 18 years ago

Bus and railroad service is excellent. However, there is too much traffic. Travelling across town takes at least 15 minutes during off peak hours. Around noon and six  More

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