Flanders, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Flanders is a small city in New York with a population of 6,388. Residents earn $91,806 per year, which is 22% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
6,388 Population 555/sq mi density
$91,806 Median Income $31,965 per capita
$387,100 Home Value
$2,239 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$91,806 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$387,100 home value, $2,239/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $91,806
22% higher than US avg
Home Value $387,100
37% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.3%
52% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,239
93% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.4%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.4%
40% higher than US avg

How Flanders Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,388
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density555/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 52%

Economy

A
Median Income$91,806
Per Capita$31,965
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$139,014M
Commute35 min

Housing

A
Home Value$387,100
Rent$2,239
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.7%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation75 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+70.4%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute35 min
Libraries65

Is Flanders a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Flanders receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. Flanders offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Flanders is $91,806, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. The poverty rate of 17.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Flanders is $387,100, 37% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,239 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 70.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Flanders experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Flanders has a population of 6,388 with a density of 555 people per square mile. The median age is 35.1 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (52.3%), with 2% Hispanic, 5.4% Black.

Population

6,388
Total Population
555
People / sq mi
35.1yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
11.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Flanders vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only46.0%
41% below US avg
Spanish54.0%
303% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Flanders vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Flanders is $91,806, which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Flanders vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$91,806
22% above US avg
Per Capita Income$31,965
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522
IRS Avg AGI$113,245

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate17.4%
40% above US avg
Establishments (County)56,343
County GDP$139,014M

Business (County)

Restaurants4,024
Healthcare5,146
Retail6,106
Manufacturing1,670

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$12,682
262% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.28%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.1 min
Work from Home1.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Flanders is $387,100, 37% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,239 (93% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$387,100
37% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$743
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio97.8%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory8

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,239
93% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied63.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$12,682
262% above US avg
Effective Rate3.28%
In Flanders, 36.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 16.7% report depression. 36.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Flanders vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.4%
13% above US avg
Diabetes12.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure32.6%
Asthma10.7%
COPD7.2%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.1%
Physical Inactivity36.0%
Depression16.7%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress15.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.0%
Checkup Rate77.7%
Premature Death6,453/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access95.5%
Healthcare Facilities5,146

Crime Rates: Flanders vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)154

Safety Score

Flanders has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.5 inches
14% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area11.5 sq mi (29.8 km²)
Population Density555/sq mi
Coordinates40.8888°N, 72.6042°W
County FIPS36103
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 10-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55%
D 45%

Winner: Republican by 10 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.3%
52% below US avg
High School+70.4%
School Test Score5.39
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density555/sq mi
Total Area11.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries65
Healthcare Facilities5,146
Restaurants4,024
Retail Stores6,106

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)154

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.1 min
Work from Home1.3%

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