Alpharetta, GA vs Valley Stream, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Alpharetta
66.2
#1567 nationally
Valley Stream
64.4
#1697 nationally
Valley Stream leads in walk score (69 vs 22). Alpharetta leads in average commute (27.5 min vs 42.3 min). Alpharetta leads in median household income ($141,402 vs $122,048).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alpharetta, GA | Valley Stream, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1567) | 64.4 (#1697) |
| Population | 67,056 | 40,007 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,997 | $776,097 |
| Median Household Income | $141,402 | $122,048 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 42.3 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | R+4.2 |
D
66.2 Score
Alpharetta, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,997
Population
67,056
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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D
64.4 Score
Valley Stream, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$776,097
Population
40,007
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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