Apex, NC 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.
Apex
70.6
#1082 nationally
Valley Stream
64.4
#1697 nationally
Valley Stream leads in walk score (69 vs 26). Apex leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 42.3 min). Apex leads in crime level (4.7 vs 6.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | Valley Stream, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 64.4 (#1697) |
| Population | 72,225 | 40,007 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $776,097 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $122,048 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 42.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+4.2 |
C-
70.6 Score
Apex, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$601,962
Population
72,225
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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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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