Florida, New York

About Florida

Florida is a small town in southern New York with an estimated population of 2,868.

Officially, Florida is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.25 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,275 residents per square mile.

📰 Florida News Today

• Florida's 30A is the 'Hamptons of the South'. New Yorkers can now fly there nonstop Yahoo Creators · Aug 18
• Disgraced WNY Congressman on the ballot in Florida, but with plenty of competition WIVB News 4 · Aug 18
• Democratic State Representative Scores Upset Win in Florida Senate Primary The New York Times · Aug 18
• Byron Donalds Wins Republican Nomination for Florida Governor The New York Times · Aug 18
• Debbie Wasserman Schultz Wins Democratic Primary in Redrawn Florida District The New York Times · Aug 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Florida Unique

• Positioned in southern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Florida

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Florida

• Dairy Delite — ice cream
• El Azteca — mexican
• Rookies — italian

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Florida

• Stony Creek Wildlife Sanctuary · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Walter R Sturr Memorial Park reviews ★
• Warwick Town Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Florida

• GOLDEN HILL ELEMENTARY
• S S SEWARD INSTITUTE

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Florida

🏘️ Nearby Communities