Flanders, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Suffolk County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
6,388 Population 555/sq mi density
$91,806 Median Income $31,965 per capita
$387,100 Home Value $1,100,011 Zillow
$2,239 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$91,806 median income, 3.3% 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

Flanders, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,806
22% above
$31,965 per capita
Home Value
$387,100
37% above
Zillow: $1,100,011
Median Rent
$2,239/mo
93% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
52% below
70.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Flanders Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Flanders's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
122%
Home Value
137%
Rent
193%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Flanders a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Flanders residents earn a median household income of $91,806 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,965. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,343 business establishments, including 4,024 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Flanders is $387,100 , 37% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,100,011. Median rent is $2,239/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

16.3% of adults in Flanders hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 70.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population6,388
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density555/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born34.2%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$91,806
Per Capita$31,965
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$139,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522

Housing

A
Home Value$387,100
Rent$2,239
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$1,100,011
Housing Units2,248
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death6,453/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation75 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+70.4%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute35 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries65

Did You Know?

The median home in Flanders was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
34.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 4,024 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 154 fatal vehicle crashes.