Flatlands

Rich in history, it once attracted Dutch settlers and their homes to landmarks like the Wyckoff House Museum.

Property Listings

Brick residential building entrance with glass doors, a green handrail, and the number 5221.
For Sale
MLS® 807492
Courtesy of Blue Key Real Estate Brokerage

$9,000,000

5221 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234
29,152 Sq.Ft.
Two-story corner medical office building with green awnings and urgent care storefronts.
For Sale
MLS® 1020425
Courtesy of 5 Boro Realty Corp

$3,600,000

5114 Avenue N, Brooklyn, NY 11234
4,160 Sq.Ft.
Brick apartment building with black fire escapes, ivy-covered facade, and overhead wires.
For Sale
MLS® 1060066
Courtesy of eRealty Advisors, Inc

$2,999,000

19 Hubbard Place, Brooklyn, NY 11210
11,692 Sq.Ft.
Brick storefronts for a copy center, DMV office, and nail salon, beneath a vertical PRINTING sign.
For Sale
MLS® 1020364
Courtesy of 5 Boro Realty Corp

$2,100,000

2149 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234
3,135 Sq.Ft.
Commercial auto-body shops with dark brick facades, garage doors, and collision-repair signs.
For Sale
MLS® 499227

$2,100,000

1794 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234
4,000 Sq.Ft.
Brick storefronts on a Flatlands street, with a prominent for-sale sign.
For Sale
MLS® 504645

$1,949,000

2075 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234
5,890 Sq.Ft.
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Welcome to Flatlands

Modern-day Flatlands is rich in history, once attracting Dutch settlers and home to landmarks like the Wyckoff House Museum. Many families have roots dating back to the 1600s. Today, the neighborhood boasts a diverse population, primarily Jewish and Caribbean, with easy access via the 2 and 5 subway lines. Flatbush Avenue offers a mix of West Indian eateries and shops. Housing styles range from colonial-era homes to turn-of-the-century houses, brownstones, and modern row houses. The median home price is $485K, making it affordable, with studio and 1BR rentals averaging $950/month.

Overview for Flatlands, NY

50,541 people live in Flatlands, where the median age is 45 and the average individual income is $42,363. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

50,541

Total Population

45 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$42,363

Average individual Income

Around Flatlands, NY

There's plenty to do around Flatlands, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

91
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
62
Bikeable
Bike Score
80
Excellent Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including K 1 Crab, Poppys Bake Shop, and Evergreen Halal Fried Chicken.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.39 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.51 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.54 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.73 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.89 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Shopping 0.88 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Flatlands, NY

Population Households Employment

Flatlands has 18,745 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Flatlands do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 50,541 people call Flatlands home. The population density is 34,843 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

50,541

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

45 years

Median Age

45 / 55%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
18,745

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$42,363

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Flatlands, NY

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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Flatlands. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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