Real Estate Investing in Valley Stream, New York (11580)

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Nassau County • Population: 42,644 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 11580 (Valley Stream, NY)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (68/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $762,062
Avg Monthly Rent $3,127
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $132,632
% Renters 16.1%

Market Analysis: 11580 Valley Stream

Not every below-median market is a bargain. Valley Stream's 11580 ZIP stands at signals that favor experienced operators who can absorb the risk $762K pricing implies.

The 11580 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

Statewide comparisons place 11580 among NY's softer markets. That context does not make the ZIP uninvestable, but it does raise the bar for due diligence.

The 11580 ZIP's population of 42,644 has faced economic pressure over the last decade. That pressure shows up in rent delinquency patterns that records the need for careful underwriting.

The 11580 ZIP fits a narrow investor profile — hands-on, patient, and willing to accept that the cap rate on paper is not the cap rate in reality.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Valley Stream:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 68/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.7× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+6.3%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $3,127/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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Property Strategy for 11580

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
3.5% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
5BR
+6.6% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$170,435/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $540,612 $2,610 3.5% +5.5% $270,306
3BR $723,561 $3,390 3.4% +6.6% $241,187
4BR $759,483 $3,580 3.4% +6.6% $189,871
5BR $852,175 +6.6% $170,435

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$796K$697K$599K$500K$401K$302KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$3,192$3,061$2,929$2,798$2,667$2,535Dec 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026

📊 How Does 11580 Compare?

Metric 11580 Valley Stream New York
Home Value $762,062 $798,293 $505,608
5-Year CAGR 5.5% 5.3% 6.6%
Avg Rent $3,127 $3,040 -
Cap Rate 3.2% 3.0% -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.2%
Low
5yr Growth
+5.5%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $762,062
Monthly Rent $3,127
Price-to-Rent 20.3:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.9%
Cap Rate 3.2%
5-Year IRR 8.7%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +6.3% ▲
3-Year CAGR +6.3% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.5% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.3% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.2%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.2%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
4.6%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.5%
Stable
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 11580

Population: 42,644

💰 Median Household Income
$132,632
This area
$132,632
State
$86,376
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
16.1%
This area
16.1%
State
26.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.3%
This area
3.3%
State
-24.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
38.5%
This area
38.5%
State
4.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
42.2 years
This area
42.2 years
State
7.4 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
4.6%
This area
4.6%
State
19.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
Black/African American 32.1%
White 28.0%
Other/Mixed 24.2%
Hispanic/Latino 22.5%
Asian 15.8%
👶 Under 18
17.2%
This area
17.2%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
16.9%
This area
16.9%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
2.1%
This area
2.1%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 11580

A+ Avg School Grade
8 Schools
12.4:1 Avg Class Size
$28,973 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

ALDEN TERRACE SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 06 School
👥
400 Students
👨‍🏫
11.2:1 Class Size
💰
$26,619 Per Student
A+ Excellent

JAMES A DEVER SCHOOL

📚 K – 06 School
👥
418 Students
👨‍🏫
9.4:1 Class Size
💰
$30,163 Per Student
A+ Excellent

WHEELER AVENUE SCHOOL

📚 K – 06 School
👥
608 Students
👨‍🏫
10.9:1 Class Size
💰
$30,163 Per Student
A+ Excellent

VALLEY STREAM MEMORIAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

📚 07 – 09 High School
👥
973 Students
👨‍🏫
11.7:1 Class Size
💰
$29,547 Per Student
A+ Excellent

HOWELL ROAD SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 06 School
👥
585 Students
👨‍🏫
14.4:1 Class Size
💰
$30,163 Per Student
A+ Excellent

SHAW AVENUE SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 06 School
👥
746 Students
👨‍🏫
12.5:1 Class Size
💰
$27,792 Per Student
A Very Good

CLEARSTREAM AVENUE SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 06 School
👥
384 Students
👨‍🏫
15.4:1 Class Size
💰
$27,792 Per Student
A Very Good

VALLEY STREAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

📚 10 – 12 High School
👥
1,120 Students
👨‍🏫
14.0:1 Class Size
💰
$29,547 Per Student

Nearby Schools (5 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

A+ Excellent

BROOKLYN AVENUE SCHOOL

📚 K – 06 School
📍 24 BROOKLYN AVE, VALLEY STREAM
👥
358 Students
👨‍🏫
11.8:1 Class Size
💰
$32,306 Per Student
A+ Excellent

CLARA H CARLSON SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 06 School
📍 235 BELMONT BLVD, ELMONT
👥
766 Students
👨‍🏫
11.2:1 Class Size
💰
$26,619 Per Student
A+ Excellent

COVERT AVENUE SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 06 School
📍 144 COVERT AVE, ELMONT
👥
660 Students
👨‍🏫
11.8:1 Class Size
💰
$26,619 Per Student
A+ Excellent

DAVISON AVENUE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

📚 03 – 05 Elementary
📍 49 DAVISON AVE, LYNBROOK
👥
371 Students
👨‍🏫
10.8:1 Class Size
💰
$37,026 Per Student
A+ Excellent

DUTCH BROADWAY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 06 School
📍 1880 DUTCH BROADWAY, ELMONT
👥
685 Students
👨‍🏫
11.1:1 Class Size
💰
$26,619 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 160 Off-Campus Students
C+
Molloy College
4,970 students · 4.1 mi
C+
Adelphi University
7,406 students · 4.2 mi
C
Long Island Beauty School-Hempstead
47 students · 4.5 mi
C
New York Automotive and Diesel Institute
448 students · 4.5 mi
C
Barber & Beauty Institute of New York
28 students · 4.9 mi
C
Sh'or Yoshuv Rabbinical College
151 students · 5.2 mi
C+
CUNY York College
6,161 students · 5.2 mi
C+
Access Careers
408 students · 5.2 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valley Stream, NY a smart market for rental property?

Investors tracking Valley Stream, NY will find a 3.0/5 rating supported by $762K median home values and $3,127/mo rents. That profile suits long-term holders targeting even-keeled returns.

What is the average monthly rent in Valley Stream, NY?

Average rent in Valley Stream, NY is approximately $3,127/mo per month. Against $762K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

How strong is tenant demand in Valley Stream, NY?

Tenant demand in Valley Stream, NY is solid. The local workforce $3,127/mo rents across most rental classes.

Is house hacking profitable in Valley Stream, NY?

House hacking in Valley Stream, NY is a challenging. With home values around $762K and rents at $3,127/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Valley Stream, NY?

Vacancy in Valley Stream, NY is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $3,127/mo.

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