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South Floral Park, NY


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South Floral Park, New York

South 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 village is in the Nassau - Suffolk area. There are 1,578 residents in South Floral Park.

The People and Families of South Floral Park

In South Floral Park, about 43% of adults are married. The faces of South Floral Park are those of its large families.

Approximately 78% of South Floral Park is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Floral Park had a median family income of $68,000. South Floral Park is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the village.

Political Inclinations

South Floral Park folks tended to give their money ($1,500) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

South Floral Park Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in South Floral Park that were owner-occupied was 85%.

Commuting

In South Floral Park, 76% of commuters drive to work. More folks in the village use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

South 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%trophySouth Floral Park Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySouth Floral Park Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%South Floral Park Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%South Floral Park Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%South Floral Park People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%South Floral Park College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of South Floral Park, NY

Comparing South 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
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Women84
Well-Paid Single Men84
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Age of the Population43
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income107
People in Middle Class or Better107
College Educated Adults95

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work32
Working at Home11
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
People Living Alone11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes13
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