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South Valley Stream

New York · 6,386 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 $116,764. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $525,400. Households here earn about 64% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,386
+13%since 2000
from 5,638 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7,340 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 6,480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024South Valley Stream
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,764
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,109 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,629
+46%since 2000
from $32,000 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$525,400
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $249,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,517
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $825 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
24.7% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+27%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.3%(2,125)
Black26.2%(1,674)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(793)
Asian21.5%(1,376)
Other6%(384)
Diversity Score94.1%(6,007)
Diversity Score
94
+72%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 49.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 29.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.2%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
31.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

South Valley Stream, New York has about 6,386 residents according to the 2020 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 $116,764 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 $525,400, and the typical rent is about $1,517 a month.

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

About 47.5% 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 9.1% 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 1,058 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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