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Farmingdale, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Kennebec County County
Farmingdale, ME
At a Glance
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)
Is Farmingdale a Good Place to Live?
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 1.8% (50% 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 $313,522. 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.
Safety & Crime
Farmingdale reports 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,842/100K.
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. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.