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South Valley Stream

New York · 6,512 residents · 0.87 sq mi
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South Valley Stream is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,000. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $656,800. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 69% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,512
+16%since 2000
from 5,638 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7,485 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 6,480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
−12%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024South Valley Stream
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$145,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,109 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,539
+52%since 2000
from $32,000 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.0%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
−18%since 2010
from 0.430 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$656,800
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $249,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,503
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $825 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+28%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(4,006)
Black7.6%(430)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(286)
Asian13.5%(762)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.8%(3,088)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.7%(2,326)
Black24.4%(1,586)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(621)
Asian23.7%(1,541)
Other6.7%(438)
Diversity Score92.9%(6,052)
Diversity Score
93
+70%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 49.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 29.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.5%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
26.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2017
from 91.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 66.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 7.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

South Valley Stream, New York has about 6,512 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Valley Stream, New York earns about $145,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Valley Stream, New York expensive?

In South Valley Stream, New York, the median home is worth about $656,800, and the typical rent is about $1,503 a month.

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

About 56.1% of adults age 25 and over in South Valley Stream, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 9.8% of people in South Valley Stream, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Valley Stream, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, South Valley Stream, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,184 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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