Living in Farmingville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Farmingville · Census data 2020–2024
Farmingville has 16,160 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $127,988 (49% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $472,100, the median rent is $2,356/month.
Farmingville at a glance
- Population
- 16,160
- Median age
- 34.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $127,988State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $472,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,356/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 80.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.4%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Farmingville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 49% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Farmingville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Farmingville the median home value is $472,100, 42% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,356 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,034 a month in housing costs.
Farmingville median household income
The median household income in Farmingville is $127,988 and the income per person is $45,142. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Farmingville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,969
- Owner-occupied
- 80.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.3%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 3.42
Farmingville demographics
- Population
- 16,160
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 11.5%
- Households
- 4,677
- Foreign-born
- 15.8%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Farmingville ›
Education in Farmingville
30.4% of adults 25 and older in Farmingville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 13.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Farmingville
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 5%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Farmingville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmingville | 16,160 | $127,988 | $472,100 | $2,356 |
| Holtsville | 19,344 | $133,679 | $520,600 | $2,342 |
| Selden | 21,604 | $108,952 | $462,000 | $2,311 |
| Centereach | 31,839 | $132,240 | $514,800 | $2,420 |
| Medford | 24,796 | $128,192 | $476,200 | $2,353 |
| Coram | 39,539 | $105,220 | $452,100 | $2,492 |
| Holbrook | 26,449 | $144,760 | $536,200 | $2,435 |
| Lake Ronkonkoma | 18,221 | $101,633 | $525,000 | $2,170 |
| North Patchogue | 6,984 | $107,695 | $450,600 | $2,275 |
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What is the median household income in Farmingville, NY?
The median household income in Farmingville is $127,988, 49% 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 Farmingville?
The median home value in Farmingville is $472,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Farmingville?
The median gross rent in Farmingville is $2,356 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Farmingville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 49% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Farmingville?
The median age in Farmingville is 34.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Farmingville?
The average commute to work in Farmingville is 32 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Farmingville?
The unemployment rate in Farmingville is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Farmingville?
30.4% of adults in Farmingville 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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