South Farmingdale, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County
South Farmingdale, NY
At a Glance
How South Farmingdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Farmingdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South Farmingdale a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Farmingdale residents earn a median household income of $162,527 , which is 116% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $64,018. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% 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 South Farmingdale is $584,400 , 107% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $706,684. Median rent is $2,642/month, with 24.3% 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 1956.
Education
40.2% of adults in South Farmingdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Farmingdale has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.