New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to Valley Stream, NY
$849,000Median listing price
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About Valley Stream
Valley Stream is an incorporated village in the Town of Hempstead on the Queens border — the largest village in this batch at 37,196 residents (2020). First settled by Scottish immigrants in 1834 as farming communities (Foster's Meadow, Rum Junction, Skunk's Misery, Hungry Harbor), it incorporated in 1925 and became a dense suburban hub: Money Magazine named it "the best place to live in New York" for 2017.
Home prices in Valley Stream
The median listing price in Valley Stream is $849,000.
Top places in Valley Stream
- The Gibson station and Cochran-Dubois gazebo.
- Henry Waldinger Memorial Library.
- Green Acres Mall.
- Valley Stream State Park.
- The Pagan-Fletcher House (historic).
- Itgen's Ice Cream Parlour.
Commuting from Valley Stream
- Three LIRR stations: Valley Stream, Gibson, and Westwood (Far Rockaway Branch).
- Valley Stream to New York Penn Station: approximately 25–30 minutes.
- Drive to Manhattan: roughly 30–40 minutes no traffic; JFK is about 5 miles away.
Valley Stream FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Valley Stream, NY?
The median listing price in Valley Stream is $849,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Valley Stream, NY?
Three LIRR stations: Valley Stream, Gibson, and Westwood (Far Rockaway Branch).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.