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Valley Stream, NY

Valley Stream is a village in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population in the Village of Valley Stream was 37,511 at the 2010 census.

The incorporated Village of Valley Stream is within the Town of Hempstead, along the border with Queens, and is served by the Long Island Rail Road at the Valley Stream, Gibson, and Westwood stations. Money Magazine ranked Valley Stream as "the best place to live in New York" for 2017.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km2), of which 3.4 square miles (8.8 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2), or 0.86%, is water.

Communities bordering Valley Stream are Elmont (home of Belmont Park racetrack), Lynbrook, Malverne, Franklin Square, Hewlett, Woodmere, and Rosedale (a neighborhood in Queens in New York City).

In the year 1640, 14 years after the arrival of Dutch colonists in Manhattan (New Amsterdam), the area that is now Valley Stream was purchased by the Dutch West India Company from Rockaway Native Americans (they were a Lenape, or Delaware, band, known by the place where they lived).

With populations concentrated to the west, this woodland area was not developed for the next two centuries. The census of 1840 lists approximately 20 families, most of whom owned large farms. At that time, the northwest section was called "Fosters Meadow". What is now the business section on Rockaway Avenue was called "Rum Junction", because of its taverns. The racy northern section was known as "Cookie Hill", and the section of the northeast that housed the local fertilizer plant was called "Skunks Misery". Hungry Harbor, a section that has retained its name, was home to a squatters' community.

Valley Stream places a significant emphasis on health and wellness, with numerous resources and facilities dedicated to the well-being of its residents. Orthology Physical Therapy focuses on orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, and performance optimization, with a team of specialized therapists. Thrive Integrated Physical Therapy provides personalized care and a holistic approach to physical therapy, incorporating manual therapy, exercise, and education. Metropolitan Physical Therapy provides rehabilitation services for various conditions, including orthopedic injuries, neurological disorders, and post-surgical recovery. Physiofitness Physical Therapy specializes in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, offering one-on-one sessions and personalized treatment plans. NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center is known for its advanced medical care, research, and expertise across various specialties. Mount Sinai Hospital is a leading hospital in NYC with multiple locations, providing comprehensive medical care and research-driven treatments. 

Top sites in Valley Stream, NY are Valley Stream State Park, Five Towns Mini Golf & Batting Range, and Raynham Hall Museum.

Population: 40,232 (2024). ZIP codes: 11580-11583. Area codes: 516, 363. Elevation: 40 feet (12 meters). Area: 3.50 sq mi (9.03 sq km).

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What is the ethnicity of Valley Stream, NY?

In 2021, there were 1.07 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.5k people) in Valley Stream, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.91k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.  22.3% of the people in Valley Stream, NY are Hispanic (9k people).

What is the crime rate in Valley Stream, NY?

The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Valley Stream is 1 in 50. Based on FBI crime data, Valley Stream is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to New York, Valley Stream has a crime rate that is higher than 88% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.
 

How many houses are in Valley Stream, NY?

There are 13,279 housing units in Valley Stream, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1949. Of the 12,520 occupied housing units in Valley Stream, 81.34% are owner-occupied, while 18.66% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 70.16% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $467,600. In general, housing costs reach $2,497 per month in Valley Stream.

Sources

Wikipedia

Data USA

Village  of Valley Stream

Neighborhood Scout

Point2Homes

Orthology Physical Therapy

Thrive Integrated Physical Therapy

Metropolitan Physical Therapy

Physiofitness Physical Therapy

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center

Mount Sinai Hospital

Valley Stream State Park

Five Towns Mini Golf & Batting Range

Raynham Hall Museum

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