At a Glance
Median Income
$150,350
$68,495 per capita
Home Value
$754,300
Zillow: $838,728
Median Rent
$2,429/mo
39.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
26/100K
602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.8%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.0%
7.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Floral Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Floral Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Floral Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Floral Park residents earn a median household income of $150,350 , which is 100% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,495. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Floral Park is $754,300 , 168% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $838,728. Median rent is $2,429/month, with 39.3% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Floral Park reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 602/100K.
Education
60.8% of adults in Floral Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% above the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Floral Park has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population16,025
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density11,285/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$150,350
Per Capita$68,495
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
B+
Home Value$754,300
Rent$2,429
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$838,728
Housing Units5,675
Rent Burden39.3%
Crime
F
Violent26/100K
Property602/100K
Health
Obesity26.0%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation86 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.8%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+25.8%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute35 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Floral Park was founded in 1874.
The median home in Floral Park was built in 1938.
11.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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