Census-designated place · New York
North Valley Stream, New York
North Valley Stream, census-designated place, in Nassau County, New York. North Valley Stream had 17,825 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,631). GEOID 3653748.
Residents, 2020-2024
17,825
±1,631 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 18,197
Median household income
$142,733
±$12,782 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$613,800
±$16,896 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$3,059
±$638 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is North Valley Stream and what county is it in?
North Valley Stream is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Nassau County, New York. It covers 1.9 square miles of land, 9,747 residents per square mile in 2020.
North Valley Stream is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
North Valley Stream lies entirely within the Town of Hempstead, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in North Valley Stream, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts North Valley Stream's population at 17,825 (±1,631). The 2020 Census counted 18,197 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; North Valley Stream is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | North Valley Stream | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,825 ±1,631 | 1,389,591 | no clear change |
| Households | 5,267 ±374 | 458,166 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.36 ±0.26 | 2.99 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,368 ±377 | 479,044 | −450 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in North Valley Stream?
The median resident of North Valley Stream is 41.0 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 38.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 24.3%. 38.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | North Valley Stream | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0 ±2.6 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.5% ±2.5 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.6% ±2.2 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Male | 48.2% ±2.6 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 24.3% ±4.8 pts | 18.7% | +7.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 9.3% ±1.8 pts | 54.3% | −5.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 38.3% ±7.1 pts | 10.8% | −11.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 18.5% ±4.6 pts | 12.2% | +6.1 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.7% ±3.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 38.2% ±3.4 pts | 23.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 41.4% ±5.8 pts | 30.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.9% ±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| With a disability | 8.3% ±1.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.2% ±1.1 pts | 3.8% | −3.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.4% ±3.2 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.4% ±3.5 pts | 49.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.8% ±2.5 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.2% ±2.1 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in North Valley Stream earn?
Half of North Valley Stream's 5,267 households earn less than $142,733 a year (±$12,782), against $146,202 in Nassau County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $143,036 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | North Valley Stream | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $142,733 ±$12,782 | $146,202 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $153,810 ±$9,616 | $191,704 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,886 ±$3,274 | $64,198 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.0% ±1.3 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.8% ±1.5 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.1% ±1.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% ±1.0 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.8% ±2.2 pts | 94.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in North Valley Stream?
Owners occupy 91.4% of North Valley Stream's occupied homes and renters 8.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $613,800 by its owner (±$16,896). The median renter pays $3,059 a month including utilities.
| Measure | North Valley Stream | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $613,800 ±$16,896 | $684,700 | +$106,016 |
| Median gross rent | $3,059 ±$638 | $2,252 | +$867 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.7% ±33.8 pts | 45.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,518 ±$240 | $3,795 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 91.4% ±3.9 pts | 81.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 8.6% ±3.9 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Housing units | 5,368 ±377 | 479,044 | −450 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6% ±5.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.0% ±3.5 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.8% ±1.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.3% ±2.9 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.4% ±2.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in North Valley Stream work and get to work?
63.7% of North Valley Stream's workers drive alone and 14.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 41.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.6%.
| Measure | North Valley Stream | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.6% ±3.3 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% ±1.9 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 63.7% ±5.8 pts | 60.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5% ±4.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 10.2% ±3.5 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.8% ±4.0 pts | 15.6% | +11.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 41.8 min ±2.4 | 36.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in North Valley Stream?
3 census tracts lie mostly in North Valley Stream (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $118,684 (Tract 4100) to $174,667 (Tract 4098).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4099Nassau County | 7,877 | $134,779 |
| Tract 4098Nassau County | 6,143 | $174,667 |
| Tract 4100Nassau County | 3,805 | $118,684 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in North Valley Stream) · Census block assignment files
How does North Valley Stream compare with other places in New York?
North Valley Stream ranks 203rd of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 194th | 1,657 |
| Residents per square mile | 34th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 203rd | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 659th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 261st | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 50th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 1,226th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 567th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,093rd | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 210th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 497th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 52nd | 1,652 |
North Valley Stream's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for North Valley Stream?
11 of the 57 figures for North Valley Stream on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for North Valley Stream are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.