Secaucus, NJ 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.
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Valley Stream
64.4
#1697 nationally
Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 6.9). Secaucus leads in average commute (33.9 min vs 42.3 min). Valley Stream leads in cost of living index (144 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Secaucus, NJ | Valley Stream, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.9 (#1733) | 64.4 (#1697) |
| Population | 21,005 | 40,007 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,685 | $776,097 |
| Median Household Income | $129,348 | $122,048 |
| Average Commute | 33.9 min | 42.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 69 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 153 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | R+4.2 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Valley Stream has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
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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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