Neighborhood

Valley Stream

Valley Stream is a suburb of New York City with a population of 37,843. Valley Stream is in Nassau County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Valley Stream offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Valley Stream there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Valley Stream and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Valley Stream are highly rated.

Many residential streets within the village’s nearly four square miles have a mix of Cape Cod- and colonial-style houses on modest-size lots. The main commercial area is on Rockaway Avenue, with bakeries, restaurants, a liquor store, a florist and a coffeehouse. But there are also empty storefronts.

New rental buildings are being developed nearby to attract young commuters, retain older residents and improve business. Two luxury rental buildings and a moderate-income one have been completed and another is in the works.

Source: Niche, NY Times