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Floral Park.
About
Life in Floral Park
This is a tight-knit, affluent suburb on western Long Island that feels like you've got one foot still in New York City—literally, given that portions of the village border Queens—but with the quieter rhythm of a small town. The median household income sits around $150,350, and homes average $789,600, so this is definitely a high-cost area where you're paying for stability, good schools, and proximity to the city; the median rent is $2,243 a month, which reflects that premium. The job market here is solid with only 3.2% unemployment, though most residents commute into the city for work (averaging about 34.5 minutes), so you should factor that into your decision about whether the trade-off between suburban calm and daily commuting makes sense for you.
Floral Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Foreign-Born
18.9%
Broadband Internet
95.7%
of households
Population Growth
-0.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.9% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Floral Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Floral Park, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (15.7%), and 8.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.8%
of residents
65 and Older
19.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.8%
of households
Married Couples
67.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.86
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 38% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Floral Park
In Floral Park, rent runs 38% above the NY average, and home values are 86% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
85.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Vacant Homes
2.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $873,753 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Floral Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Nassau County, which includes Floral Park, is 1 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Floral Park: Nassau County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Nassau County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Floral Park is about 1% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Floral Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute32.9 min avg
How Floral Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Floral Park, most residents drive alone to work (60%), and 46% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Major hub30.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 81% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Floral Park runs 81% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
62.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
383
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Floral Park Village Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Nassau County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Nassau County, which includes Floral Park, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | High Wind | $22,000 |
| 2024 | 17 | High Wind | $16,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 14 | Winter Weather | $8,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.3M |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $379,000 |
| 2019 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $325,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | Coastal Flood | $829,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Nassau County, county-wide
Floral Park is about 1% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality29 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Nassau County, which includes Floral Park, is typically good — 287 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
29
Good Days
287
per year
Moderate Days
77
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nassau County, county-wide
Floral Park is about 1% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Floral Park has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.1"
Annual Snowfall
18.5"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
83
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
114
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 27°F | 3.65" |
| Feb | 44°F | 28°F | 3.00" |
| Mar | 51°F | 35°F | 4.41" |
| Apr | 62°F | 43°F | 3.75" |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 3.13" |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 3.80" |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.04" |
| Aug | 85°F | 66°F | 3.92" |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.08" |
| Oct | 67°F | 49°F | 4.02" |
| Nov | 56°F | 40°F | 3.35" |
| Dec | 47°F | 33°F | 4.18" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Floral Park
Uninsured
1.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Floral Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Creedmoor Psychiatric Center
Psychiatric · 1.9 mi away · Queens Village
New York City Childrens Psych Center
Psychiatric · 2.1 mi away · Bellerose
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.1 mi away · New Hyde Park
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Floral Park
Floral Park's student/teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 59.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
59.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Floral Park (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 16,289 students · in-state tuition $7,382 · 59% graduate · median earnings $70,502 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 16,154 students · in-state tuition $7,462 · 72% graduate · median earnings $83,742 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY New York City College of Technology
15 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 13,580 students · in-state tuition $7,332 · 32% graduate · median earnings $57,019 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 12,550 students · in-state tuition $7,538 · 57% graduate · median earnings $68,324 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 12,505 students · in-state tuition $7,340 · 58% graduate · median earnings $69,594 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
12.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 11,254 students · in-state tuition $5,254 · 38% graduate · median earnings $48,879 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Floral Park
Floral Park has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
14 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
15 mi awayLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
16 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
16 mi awayFederal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
16 mi awayPublic Libraries in Floral Park
Floral Park Public Library
17 Caroline Place, Floral Park
Cities Near Floral Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Floral Park?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Floral Park FAQ
Is Floral Park, New York affordable?⌄
Floral Park's median rent is $2,243/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $150,084/year. Median home value is $789,600.
Is Floral Park, New York safe?⌄
Floral Park's violent crime rate was 63 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 383 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Floral Park, New York?⌄
Nassau County, which includes Floral Park, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Floral Park, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Floral Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,243/month and median household income is $150,084/year. The median home value is $789,600. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Floral Park, New York?⌄
The average commute in Floral Park is 33 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from