At a Glance
Median Income
$113,362
$45,521 per capita
Home Value
$578,600
Zillow: $763,931
Median Rent
$1,760/mo
41.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
11.3% smoking rate
How South Floral Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Floral Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Floral Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Floral Park residents earn a median household income of $113,362 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,521. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% 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 South Floral Park is $578,600 , 105% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $763,931. Median rent is $1,760/month, with 41.7% 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 1959.
Education
25.3% of adults in South Floral Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Floral Park has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population1,803
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density18,030/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born44.5%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,362
Per Capita$45,521
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
B+
Home Value$578,600
Rent$1,760
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$763,931
Housing Units608
Rent Burden41.7%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation70 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute53 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in South Floral Park was built in 1959.
22.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
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.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
44.5% 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.