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Floral Park, NY

Floral Park is an incorporated village in Nassau County, New York, United States, on Long Island. The population was 16,172 at the time of the 2020 census.

The Incorporated Village of Floral Park is at the western border of Nassau County and is located mainly in the Town of Hempstead, while the section north of Jericho Turnpike (NY 25) is within the Town of North Hempstead. The area was formerly known as East Hinsdale.

The neighborhood of Floral Park in the New York City borough of Queens is adjacent to the village.

The area that is now Floral Park once marked the western edge of the great Hempstead Plains, and by some reports was initially known as Plainfield. Farms and tiny villages dominated the area through the 1870s when the development of the Long Island Rail Road Hempstead Branch and Jericho Turnpike cut through the area. Hinsdale had more than two dozen flower farms after the Civil War. The present-day village of Floral Park was once called East Hinsdale.

In 1874, John Lewis Childs arrived in the area to work for C.L. Allen as a seed seller. After building his own seed and bulb business and starting America's first seed catalog business, Childs bought a great deal of land in the area. To promote his own business and the local horticultural industry, Childs named the local streets after flowers and renamed the area Floral Park. The expansion of the Floral Park Post Office and nearby village businesses are attributed solely to the success of Childs' business.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²), all land. 

Portions of the northern and western village boundaries are the border with New York City. 

The village also shares borders with several Nassau County communities; the Village of Floral Park borders the Village of Bellerose and Bellerose Terrace to the northwest, the Villages of New Hyde Park and Stewart Manor to the east, the Village of South Floral Park to the south, and Elmont to the southwest – in addition to Floral Park Centre and North New Hyde Park to the northeast.

Floral Park places a strong emphasis on health and wellness. The village is home to several healthcare facilities, ensuring that residents have access to quality medical services. These facilities, such as Long Island Jewish Valley Stream and Northwell Health, provide comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Essential Therapeutic Touch offers a variety of massage therapies, facials, and body treatments aimed at relaxation and rejuvenation. For fitness enthusiasts, Retro Fitness Floral Park features modern gym equipment, personalized training sessions, and group fitness classes including Zumba and spin cycling. The Yoga Shack Studio specializes in yoga and meditation classes, fostering inner peace and physical flexibility. Balance Health & Wellness Center offers chiropractic care, acupuncture, and nutritional counseling to promote holistic well-being. The Floral Park Recreation Center provides indoor sports facilities, fitness programs, and community events that encourage active lifestyles. These facilities and activities collectively contribute to Floral Park being a vibrant hub for health, wellness, and community engagement.

Top sites in Floral Park, NY are Centennial Gardens, Queens County Farm Museum, and Empire State Building.

Population: 15,966. ZIP codes: 11001, 11004. Area codes: 516 and 363. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Area:1.43 sq mi (3.72 km²).

FAQs

What kind of neighborhood is Floral Park, NY?

Floral Park is a middle-class neighborhood that consists mostly of Cape Cod–style houses. Most of the houses were built after World War II to accommodate returning soldiers. Veterans today make up 11 percent of all residents in Floral Park, versus six percent citywide.

What are the demographics of Floral Park, NY?

White: 74.06% Asian: 13.59% Two or more races: 6.24%. Floral Park is a city located in Nassau County and Queens County New York. Floral Park has a 2024 population of 15,730. Floral Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -2.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,120 in 2020.

What is the crime rate in Floral Park, NY?

Floral Park has an overall crime rate of 9 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Floral Park is 1 in 109. How does Floral Park fare compared to other communities in New York of all population sizes? Floral Park's crime rate is lower than approximately 42% of New York communities.

Sources

Wikipedia

Village of Floral Park

Neighborhood Scout

World Population Review

U.S. News Health

Sofia Health

Health Grades

Northwell Health

AARP

Queens County Farm Museum

Empire State Building

Hempstead Lake State Park

Essential Therapeutic Touch

Retro Fitness

The Yoga Shack

Balance Health & Wellness Center

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