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South Floral Park, NY

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for South Floral Park - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,803
Residents
$113,362
Median income
$578,600
Median home
$2,747
Median rent (state)

South Floral Park - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, South Floral Park places in the 85th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

85th
percentile, household income
88th
percentile, home value
94th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: South Floral Park, NY

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 1,803 residents in South Floral Park, a small town within New York. The typical household in South Floral Park brings in $113,362 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 6.2%. Typical homes in South Floral Park are valued around $578,600, and the median resident age is 43.4 years. About 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 64.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 6 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 200% from five years earlier.

New York carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts New York at 107.9 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Above Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $2,747 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts New York's average monthly utility costs around $285 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 97.1 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

1,803 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New York

Median Household Income

$113,362 /yr

Poverty 6.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.9 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New York average

How does South Floral Park compare to other US cities?

Where South Floral Park sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 85% higher than other cities
Home value 88% pricier than other cities
Median rent 94% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares South Floral Park against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to New York only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

New York-relative analysis

Median Home Value places South Floral Park toward the top of New York's cities

Among the 1,202 New York cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, South Floral Park ranks #266 - the 78th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares South Floral Park only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#352 of 1,205
71st percentile in New York
Median Gross Rent
#142 of 1,256
68th percentile in New York
Median Home Value
#266 of 1,202
78th percentile in New York
Poverty Rate
#501 of 1,246
59th percentile in New York
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#841 of 1,254
33rd percentile in New York

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within New York only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

85thIncome percentile

85th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How South Floral Park's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$578,600 12th percentile more affordable than 12% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. South Floral Park $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - South Floral Park, NY South Floral Park, NY's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not South Floral Park, NY-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution South Floral Park, NY median $113,362/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
South Floral Park, NY's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for South Floral Park, NY. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 25.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 6.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 64.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,803
Median Income
$113,362
Median Home Value
$578,600
Median Age
43.4
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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1,720 residents1,740 residents1,760 residents1,780 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,732 residents 1,773 residents ▲ +2.4%
South Floral Park's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
6
housing units authorized
Single-Family
6
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
3.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 2
2020 1
2021 2
2022 3
2023 4
2024 6

Permit volume increased 200% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
62.2%
Carpool
6.1%
Public Transit
22.1%
Walk
1.3%
Work from Home
8.4%

Based on 958 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New York - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$65
avg/month
Total Utilities
$285
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New York state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New York state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county South Floral Park sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.9
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,747/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
97.1 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to South Floral Park's 1,803 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Midland City, AL
1,803 people
Fort Valley, AZ
1,803 people
Charlotte Park, FL
1,803 people
Byers, CO
1,804 people
Henryville, IN
1,804 people
Calhoun City, MS
1,804 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to South Floral Park's $113,362 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Cobb, CA
$113,375 median income
Potosi, TX
$113,340 median income
Shoreline, WA
$113,336 median income
Fort Fetter, PA
$113,333 median income
Toughkenamon, PA
$113,393 median income
Utopia, TX
$113,393 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - South Floral Park, NY Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition South Floral Park, NY - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 7.2% 49.3% 20.0% 12.7% 11.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 18.0% White 7.2% Black or African American 49.3% Asian 20.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 12.7% Two or more races 11.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How South Floral Park compares to nearby New York cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
South Floral Park (this city) 1,803 $113,362
Broadalbin 1,800 $92,037
Shortsville 1,806 $86,154
Tillson 1,799 $85,521
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NY Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about South Floral Park, NY?

What is the population of South Floral Park, NY? +

The population of South Floral Park, NY stands at 1,803 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in South Floral Park, NY? +

The median household income in South Floral Park is $113,362 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in South Floral Park? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for South Floral Park; the closest available measure is the New York state average, a cost of living index of 107.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New York vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in South Floral Park, NY? +

Homes in South Floral Park carry a median value of $578,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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