Valley Stream, NY vs Worcester, MA
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.
Valley Stream
64.4
#1697 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Valley Stream leads in median household income ($122,048 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 42.3 min). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 144).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Valley Stream, NY | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.4 (#1697) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 40,007 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $776,097 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $122,048 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 42.3 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.2 | D+10.0 |
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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D
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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