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Valley Stream, NY vs Rocky Hill, CT

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Are people in Rocky Hill older or younger than people in Valley Stream?
- The Median Age in Rocky Hill is 2.2 years older than in Valley Stream.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rocky Hill or Valley Stream?
- Rocky Hill housing costs are 46.1% less expensive than Valley Stream housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rocky Hill or Valley Stream?
- The average commute for residents of Rocky Hill is 21.3 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 Rocky Hill?
Rocky Hill, CT is an attractive town northwest of Hartford home to numerous wonderful sights including Dinosaur State Park exhibiting tranquil grounds and gardens or Strickland Farms ideal for picnicking; they organize vibrant events like Armory Antiques Show each October.

 Valley Stream, NYRocky Hill, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,682329,725,481
 Median Income$115,602  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock44.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$610,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%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 Rocky Hill    1 Reviews

Rocky Hill once had real character, a small town nestled on the Connecticut River fifteen minutes from Hartford on old Route 9, which ran all the way down to Saybrook.  More

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