Houston, TX 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.
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Valley Stream
64.4
#1697 nationally
Valley Stream leads in median household income ($122,048 vs $57,791). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 144). Houston leads in average commute (28.5 min vs 42.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Valley Stream, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 64.4 (#1697) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 40,007 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $776,097 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $122,048 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 42.3 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 69 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 6.9 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+4.2 |
C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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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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