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South Floral Park, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,803 Population 18,030/sq mi density
$113,362 Median Income $45,521 per capita
$578,600 Home Value $727,571 Zillow
$1,760 Median Rent 41.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
26 Violent Crime/100K 602 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$113,362 median income, 1.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$578,600 home value, $1,760/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
26 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher

South Floral Park, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$113,362
51% above
$45,521 per capita
Home Value
$578,600
105% above
Zillow: $727,571
Median Rent
$1,760/mo
51% above
41.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
26/100K
93% below
602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
25% below
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
151%
Home Value
205%
Rent
151%
Poverty
50%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
28%
Crime
7%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Floral Park a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 1.0% (72% 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 $727,571. 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.

Safety & Crime

South 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

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 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

Population1,803
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density18,030/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$113,362
Per Capita$45,521
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489

Housing

B+
Home Value$578,600
Rent$1,760
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$727,571
Housing Units608
Rent Burden41.7%

Crime

F
Violent26/100K
Property602/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI36 (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.
13.3% 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.