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Valley Stream, NY vs West Hempstead, NY

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Are people in West Hempstead older or younger than people in Valley Stream?
- The Median Age in West Hempstead is 3.7 years younger than in Valley Stream.

Are housing costs cheaper in West Hempstead or Valley Stream?
- West Hempstead housing costs are 4.8% more expensive than Valley Stream housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, West Hempstead or Valley Stream?
- The average commute for residents of West Hempstead is 8.3 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 West Hempstead?
West Hempstead is a hamlet in Nassau County, New York. It is located about 22 miles east of Manhattan, on the South Shore of Long Island. West Hempstead has a population of approximately 17,000 people and is considered one of the most affluent areas in Long Island. It offers a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, golfing, and beaches. There are also several schools in the area that provide excellent education opportunities to its residents. West Hempstead has something for everyone - from luxury homes to affordable apartments - making it a desirable place to live.

 Valley Stream, NYWest Hempstead, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,729329,725,481
 Median Income$115,602  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 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 West Hempstead    1 Reviews

if you can afford to live in the Greater NY/NJ area, Long island offers a more "civilized" family-oriented environment to raise kids. Housing slightly cheaper. Try  More

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