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North Valley Stream

New York · 17,825 residents · 1.865 sq mi
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#175Highest median rentof 6,764$3,059#297Most foreign-born residentsof 6,82638.2%
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North Valley Stream is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,733. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $613,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 66% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,825
+13%since 2000
from 15,789 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
9,558 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 8,466 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+11%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$142,733
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,621 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,886
+90%since 2000
from $24,727 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
−5%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$613,800
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $205,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,059
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $978 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
8.6% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.6%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+54%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.8%(6,278)
Black36.1%(5,695)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(1,709)
Asian9%(1,414)
Other0%
Diversity Score82.9%(13,088)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.3%(1,665)
Black38.3%(6,824)
Hispanic / Latino24.3%(4,324)
Asian18.5%(3,294)
Other9.6%(1,718)
Diversity Score92.8%(16,542)
Diversity Score
93
+12%since 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 32.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.2%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
38.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 9.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2017
from 90.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2016
from 70.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 9.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Valley Stream, New York?

North Valley Stream, New York has about 17,825 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Valley Stream, New York?

The typical household in North Valley Stream, New York earns about $142,733 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Valley Stream, New York expensive?

In North Valley Stream, New York, the median home is worth about $613,800, and the typical rent is about $3,059 a month.

How educated are people in North Valley Stream, New York?

About 40.4% of adults age 25 and over in North Valley Stream, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Valley Stream, New York?

About 4.0% of people in North Valley Stream, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Valley Stream, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, North Valley Stream, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,251 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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