At a Glance
Median Income
$134,037
$71,479 per capita
Home Value
$530,100
Zillow: $706,684
Median Rent
$2,460/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.9%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
8.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Farmingdale residents earn a median household income of $134,037 , which is 78% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,479. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Farmingdale is $530,100 , 88% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $706,684. Median rent is $2,460/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Farmingdale reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 356/100K.
Education
52.9% of adults in Farmingdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% above the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 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 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population8,450
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density7,752/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$134,037
Per Capita$71,479
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$530,100
Rent$2,460
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$706,684
Housing Units3,656
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation71 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.9%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+19.8%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Farmingdale was founded in 1687.
The median home in Farmingdale was built in 1960.
12.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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