Garden City, NY 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.
Garden City
64.8
#1672 nationally
Valley Stream
64.4
#1697 nationally
Garden City leads in median household income ($204,883 vs $122,048). Garden City leads in crime level (4.4 vs 6.9). Valley Stream leads in cost of living index (144 vs 208).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garden City, NY | Valley Stream, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.8 (#1672) | 64.4 (#1697) |
| Population | 22,835 | 40,007 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,401,920 | $776,097 |
| Median Household Income | $204,883 | $122,048 |
| Average Commute | 34.2 min | 42.3 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 208 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.2 | R+4.2 |
D
64.8 Score
Garden City, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,401,920
Population
22,835
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
Northeast
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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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