Valley Stream is a city in New York state in USA with a population of 37489 residents.. The poverty rate of Valley Stream is 3.8%, which is 73% lower than national average. The typical household in Valley Stream earns $116746 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 18.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Valley Stream, only 90% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Valley Stream remained 4.6%, which is 2% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Valley Stream, only 40% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 27% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Valley Stream is 148, which is 48% higher than national average. Median home value in Valley Stream is $450100 , which is 96% higher than national average. While median income in Valley Stream remained $116746, which is 73% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.