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Valley Stream, NY vs Hicksville, NY

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Are people in Hicksville older or younger than people in Valley Stream?
- The Median Age in Hicksville is 0.5 years younger than in Valley Stream.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hicksville or Valley Stream?
- Hicksville housing costs are 3.1% less expensive than Valley Stream housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hicksville or Valley Stream?
- The average commute for residents of Hicksville is 9.1 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 Hicksville?
Hicksville, New York is found in Nassau County featuring numerous attractions ranging from Oheka Castle to Eisenhower Park as well as a variety of restaurants like Dapper Fox Gastro Pub.

 Valley Stream, NYHicksville, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,107329,725,481
 Median Income$115,602  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.538.4
 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 Hicksville    3 Reviews

If you need to live in the tri-state area, Hicksville is a good choice. Lots of amenities, train station, restaurants, etc. There is a large Indian population, which is  More

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Over 15 years ago

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Over 19 years ago

I live on Long Island, NY. The price of housing and the cost of living is very high. The weather is too humid in the summer and too cold in the winter.  More

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