Central Falls, RI 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.
Central Falls
71.2
#1004 nationally
Valley Stream
64.4
#1697 nationally
Valley Stream leads in median household income ($122,048 vs $43,092). Central Falls leads in average commute (24.3 min vs 42.3 min). Central Falls leads in cost of living index (103 vs 144).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Falls, RI | Valley Stream, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1004) | 64.4 (#1697) |
| Population | 22,543 | 40,007 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,271 | $776,097 |
| Median Household Income | $43,092 | $122,048 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 42.3 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | R+4.2 |
C-
71.2 Score
Central Falls, RI
Small Rhode Island city with local appeal
Median Home
$383,271
Population
22,543
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
81
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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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