At a Glance
Median Income
$50,263
$35,027 per capita
Home Value
$213,700
Zillow: $328,261
Median Rent
$912/mo
40.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.9%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
25.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
16.5% smoking rate
How Farmingdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Farmingdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Farmingdale a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Farmingdale residents earn a median household income of $50,263 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,027. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,431 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Farmingdale is $213,700 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,261. Median rent is $912/month, with 40.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
46.9% of adults in Farmingdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Farmingdale has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population2,163
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density909/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,263
Per Capita$35,027
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty25.6%
County GDP$8,569M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
A
Home Value$213,700
Rent$912
Ownership62.2%
Zillow$328,261
Housing Units1,093
Rent Burden40.9%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,353/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation172 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.9%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+19.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Farmingdale was built in 1971.
20.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Knox County Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.