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Flower Hill

New York · 4,794 residents · 1.612 sq mi
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Flower Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $234,702. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,607,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 230% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,794
+6%since 2000
from 4,508 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,974 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 2,797 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+2%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Flower Hill
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$234,702
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,999 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$103,975
+60%since 2000
from $64,997 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
84.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services22.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration20%
US avg: 4.7%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,607,500
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $639,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,889
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,147 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
7.7% rent
Afford Score
6.8
+31%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(3,726)
Black1%(46)
Hispanic / Latino4%(181)
Asian10.3%(465)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.5%(1,555)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(3,423)
Black0.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(280)
Asian18.9%(904)
Other1.7%(81)
Diversity Score54.2%(2,599)
Diversity Score
54
+57%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
45.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.6 min
+60%since 2000
from 29.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
71.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
16.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−95.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Flower Hill, New York?

Flower Hill, New York has about 4,794 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Flower Hill, New York?

The typical household in Flower Hill, New York earns about $234,702 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Flower Hill, New York expensive?

In Flower Hill, New York, the median home is worth about $1,607,500, and the typical rent is about $1,889 a month.

How educated are people in Flower Hill, New York?

About 79.1% of adults age 25 and over in Flower Hill, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Flower Hill, New York?

About 3.1% of people in Flower Hill, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Flower Hill, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Flower Hill, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 304 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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