salaryRent is higher than in 81% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 40.7 minutes each way. Most homes (78.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $93,760 a year. That is $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New York. It is number 195 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Valley Stream?
Share of households by yearly income. 52.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Valley Stream
| Size | Valley Stream | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,835 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,135 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,095 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,490 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Valley Stream overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Valley Stream, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Valley Stream
Life in Valley Stream
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Valley Stream?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,931 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $616,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $61,610 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Valley Stream, NY?
Renting in Valley Stream costs a median of about $2,344 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Valley Stream?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $93,760 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Valley Stream cheap or expensive?
Valley Stream is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.6% of the typical household income of $143,645. It ranks 195th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Valley Stream?
The median homeowner in Valley Stream pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.62% of the median home value.
Is Valley Stream more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Valley Stream?
The median home value in Valley Stream is $616,100, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
40,315 people live in Valley Stream. Numbers are typical (middle) values.