Living in Flatlands
Flatlands is a large place in New York, United States, home to 63,601 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 4%, #130 of 3,933), city lovers (top 5%, #200 of 4,114), digital natives (top 6%, #238 of 4,750).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Flatlands
- The landscape belongs to Long Island.
- The North Atlantic Ocean is 4 km away.
- It is part of Greater New York, 15 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 16 min and sets around 22:32; in late June it sets around 2:30.
How Flatlands ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New York | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 32 | #10,032 of 11,898 | #838 of 880 | Map |
| Low-income household | 19 | #8,991 of 9,771 | #557 of 622 | Map |
| Low-income family | 24 | #7,459 of 8,006 | #550 of 582 | Map |
| Single parent | 32 | #5,560 of 6,237 | #413 of 448 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #5,375 of 9,474 | #500 of 697 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 60 | #4,403 of 9,474 | #477 of 697 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #4,303 of 10,762 | #409 of 676 | Map |
| Single professional | 68 | #622 of 4,537 | #94 of 325 | Map |
| Young professional | 72 | #492 of 4,444 | #70 of 319 | Map |
| DINKS | 77 | #417 of 3,053 | #73 of 200 | Map |
| Remote worker | 49 | #6,398 of 7,271 | #389 of 468 | Map |
| Commuter | 70 | #1,848 of 6,227 | #195 of 454 | Map |
| Car-free household | 80 | #130 of 3,933 | #30 of 273 | Map |
| Student | 76 | #367 of 2,119 | #26 of 150 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 30 | #6,755 of 8,006 | #451 of 582 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 15 | #11,681 of 12,111 | #723 of 751 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 75 | #200 of 4,114 | #37 of 281 | Map |
| Expat professional | 68 | #1,876 of 7,271 | #275 of 468 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 64 | #3,076 of 9,474 | #427 of 697 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 19 | #17,012 of 18,063 | #1041 of 1064 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 20 | #8,615 of 16,523 | #928 of 995 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #17,908 of 18,063 | #1056 of 1064 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 62 | #4,268 of 16,523 | #494 of 995 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 68 | #2,872 of 21,167 | #357 of 1210 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 49 | #11,440 of 12,111 | #739 of 751 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #2,591 of 6,413 | #435 of 631 | Map |
| Business owner | 65 | #3,328 of 12,111 | #385 of 751 | Map |
| Digital native | 68 | #238 of 4,750 | #27 of 341 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bergen Beach 2 km
- Sheepshead Bay 3 km
- Brooklyn (New York) 3 km
- East Flatbush 4 km
- Gravesend 4 km
- Canarsie 4 km
- Flatbush 4 km
- Kensington (New York) 4 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.