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Farmingdale, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Monmouth County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,399
Population
2,690/sq mi density
$97,574
Median Income
$42,572 per capita
$401,000
Home Value
$793,423 Zillow
$1,548
Median Rent
37.1% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
17
Violent Crime/100K
1,696 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$97,574 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$401,000 home value, $1,548/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
17 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Farmingdale experiences four distinct seasons with 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.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Monmouth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Jersey Regional (JVI) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0440 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 113 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 80 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in |
Farmingdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.2").