East Farmingdale, NY Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

bostonlocal2021 Jan 8, 2026

How are the schools in East Farmingdale?

Anyone else feel this way? With a population of 5,866, East Farmingdale is a small town. Homes are going for about $558,200 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I overthinking this? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense o...

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John Reed Oct 26, 2025

Best hidden gems in East Farmingdale

Hello, We're a young couple and Rent is about $2,131/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -East Farmingdale sits at 22.0 per 100K. Poverty rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $109,531, whi...

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bostonlocal2021 Sep 12, 2025

The good and bad of living in East Farmingdale

First post here. I work in retail and Homes are going for about $558,200 on average. You can expect to pay around $2,131 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thoughts? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The cit...

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bostonlocal2021 Feb 18, 2025

Healthcare options in East Farmingdale?

So, Median household income is $109,531, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Crime rate is something to consider -East Farmingdale sits at 22.0 per 100K. With a population of 5,866, East Farmingdale is a small town. Cost of living is definite...

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