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Floral Park, New York

Floral Park, New York, in Nassau county, is 4 miles W of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 14 miles E of New York, New York. The people of the village are in the New York metropolitan area. Floral Park has a population of 15,967.

The People and Families of Floral Park

In Floral Park, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Floral Park had a median family income of $87,243. Floral Park is full of successful families and individuals. The village has a large middle class. Floral Park isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The village benefits from its educated workforce. Floral Park, compared to most villages like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Floral Park residents, with $20,173. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Floral Park isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Floral Park Housing

In Floral Park, 79% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the village -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Floral Park has higher property taxes than most places in New York, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Floral Park, 74% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in the village use public transportation more than most people in similar villages.

Of Note

High Points

Floral Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyFloral Park Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyFloral Park Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Floral Park Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Floral Park People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Floral Park Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Floral Park Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Floral Park Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Floral Park Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Floral Park College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Floral Park, NY

Comparing Floral Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men109
Age of the Population97
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity78
Senior Citizens76
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income109
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home54
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
People Living Alone44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes12
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime97

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