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Farmingdale, NJ
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Farmingdale, NJ
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 $97,574 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,572. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,968 business establishments, including 1,925 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Farmingdale is $401,000 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $793,423. Median rent is $1,548/month, with 37.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Farmingdale reports 17 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,696/100K.
Education
37.4% of adults in Farmingdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Farmingdale has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.