North Valley Stream, NY is a leafy suburb in Nassau County, bordering Queens, with a quick commute to New York City. The area is well-connected with major highways like the Southern State Parkway and Cross Island Parkway, and public transportation options including the N4 bus and Valley Stream Station, which is less than 2 miles away and offers a 35-minute train ride to Penn Station. Housing primarily consists of small ranch-style homes and Cape Cods built between 1930 and 1950, with fixer-uppers starting around $550,000. Dutchgate, a gated community for residents aged 55 and over, features homes priced between $400,000 and $575,000. The crime rate is lower than the national average.
Education is a strong point in North Valley Stream, with highly rated schools such as Howell Road School, Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School, Valley Stream North High School, and Elmont Memorial High School. The area is served by the Elmont Union Free School District, Valley Stream Union Free School Districts 13 and 30, and Sewanhaka Central High School District, all of which have high ratings.
For things to do, residents can enjoy Valley Stream State Park's biking trails and play areas, as well as Elmont Road Park's playground and sports courts. Dining options are diverse, with restaurants like Addy’s BBQ and Holy Cow serving halal food, Genovese Pizzeria for pizza, and Yardies for Caribbean cuisine. Grocery shopping is convenient with Western Beef Supermarket and Key Food Supermarket, and Green Acres Mall less than 3 miles away. The community also features several houses of worship and is 7 miles from JFK Airport.
