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Valley Stream
City in New York, United States
Overview
Valley Stream is a lively, diverse suburban community on Long Island just outside New York City, offering a blend of lively retail areas and serene residential zones. It's known for its excellent parks, family-friendly atmosphere, and convenient public transit options to Manhattan.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
40,634
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.66°, -73.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
76
LGBTQ+ Safety
81
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,473
Local Cost
$2,690
Local Income
$4,900
Cashless
98
English
100
Temperature
12.2°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
2.3°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
-14.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1311 mm
Internet Speed
324 Mbps
Upload
170 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
1
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JFK
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 39 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 84/100.
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