Floral Park, NY

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.

High Points

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

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

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Floral Park Almanac

Floral Park Climate

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Floral Park Public Libraries

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Floral Park Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Floral Park residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Floral Park, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Floral Park High Schools (2004)

SEWANHAKA HS
500 TULIP AVE
516-488-9600
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,567 students.

FLORAL PARK MEMORIAL HS
210 LOCUST ST
516-488-9300
Serves 1,515 students.

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