Living in Farmingdale, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Farmingdale · Census data 2020–2024
Farmingdale has 8,474 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $122,980 (43% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $559,700, the median rent is $2,520/month.
Farmingdale at a glance
- Population
- 8,474
- Median age
- 43.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $122,980State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $559,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,520/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 70%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Farmingdale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Home values 32% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Farmingdale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Farmingdale the median home value is $559,700, 68% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,520 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,917 a month in housing costs.
Farmingdale median household income
The median household income in Farmingdale is $122,980 and the income per person is $68,383. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Farmingdale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,678
- Owner-occupied
- 70%
- Renter-occupied
- 30%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.35
Farmingdale demographics
- Population
- 8,474
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 3,531
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Farmingdale ›
Education in Farmingdale
52.7% of adults 25 and older in Farmingdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 21.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Farmingdale
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 15.6%
- Drive alone
- 68.4%
- Public transit
- 10.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Farmingdale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmingdale | 8,474 | $122,980 | $559,700 | $2,520 |
| South Farmingdale | 14,676 | $155,072 | $607,700 | $2,408 |
| Old Bethpage | 6,546 | $195,202 | $913,000 | — |
| Plainedge | 8,624 | $158,214 | $615,800 | $3,378 |
| East Farmingdale | 5,666 | $119,000 | $574,200 | $2,114 |
| Bethpage | 17,123 | $122,257 | $605,900 | $2,014 |
| North Massapequa | 17,877 | $148,654 | $634,900 | $2,302 |
| North Amityville | 21,138 | $136,654 | $466,500 | $2,467 |
| Levittown | 51,904 | $146,068 | $590,500 | $2,656 |
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What is the median household income in Farmingdale, NY?
The median household income in Farmingdale is $122,980, 43% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Farmingdale?
The median home value in Farmingdale is $559,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Farmingdale?
The median gross rent in Farmingdale is $2,520 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is Farmingdale, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: home values 32% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Farmingdale?
The median age in Farmingdale is 43.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Farmingdale?
The average commute to work in Farmingdale is 31 minutes; 15.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Farmingdale?
The unemployment rate in Farmingdale is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Farmingdale?
52.7% of adults in Farmingdale have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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