New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Farmingdale is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,399. Residents earn $97,574 per year, which is 30% above the national average.
Based on current data, Farmingdale receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Farmingdale stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Farmingdale is $97,574, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.7%, unemployment is notably high. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Farmingdale is $401,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,548 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Farmingdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $97,574 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,572 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,357 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $138,949 |
| Unemployment | 8.7% |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 21,968 |
| County GDP | $52,693M |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Healthcare | 2,730 |
| Retail | 2,557 |
| Manufacturing | 419 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.04% |
| Commute Time | 27.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
| Census Median | $401,000 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $793,423 |
| $/Sq Ft | $394 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 109.1% |
| Price Drops | 66.7% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,548 |
| 33% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.04% |
| Obesity | 31.5% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% |
| Depression | 16.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,710/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.6 inches |
| 28% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 77 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,690/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1984°N, 74.1701°W |
| County FIPS | 34025 |
Winner: Republican by 11.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.4% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,690/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Retail Stores | 2,557 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 27.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |