Valley Stream is a quiet suburban village in western Nassau County, just east of JFK Airport. As a primarily residential community, the commercial sector balances a healthy mix of national chains and mom-and-pop storefronts, with Green Acres Mall and the locally-owned shops and restaurants along Rockaway Avenue within walking distance of one another.
The schools perform exceptionally well, and the local crime rate is quite low. Several large public parks can be found on the banks of the village’s namesake stream, which runs north-south through the community. Just thirty minutes from Manhattan by train, Valley Stream has become a popular home base for commuters seeking more breathing room while still convenient to the city.
