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Valley Stream, NY vs Newark, DE

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Are people in Newark older or younger than people in Valley Stream?
- The Median Age in Newark is 19.3 years younger than in Valley Stream.

Are housing costs cheaper in Newark or Valley Stream?
- Newark housing costs are 46.6% less expensive than Valley Stream housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Newark or Valley Stream?
- The average commute for residents of Newark is 20.4 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 Newark?
Newark, DE is located in New Castle County and provides its residents with access to nearby Wilmington attractions plus several unique destinations of its own including the Newark Reservoir.

 Valley Stream, NYNewark, DEUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,393329,725,481
 Median Income$115,602  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock22.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$610,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%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 Newark    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Generally, Delaware public schools are dreadful. Most people that can afford it choose to invest in their child or children by sending them anywhere but to a Delaware  More

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I have lived in Newark for 27 years. My great-grandmother owned the Windy Hills development when it was a farm, and my father even grew up in the same house that I did.  More

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I am thinking of moving to Newark, but wanted to know if commuting to Philly is possible, especially outside of 9-5 hours. I see PATCO runs to Newark, but I don't know  More

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