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East Farmingdale

New York · 5,666 residents · 7.477 sq mi
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East Farmingdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $574,200. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,666
+5%since 2000
from 5,400 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
758 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 722 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.4
−2%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024East Farmingdale
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,952
+104%since 2000
from $25,466 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+15%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$574,200
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $187,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,114
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,005 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+76%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(3,624)
Black13.9%(750)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(687)
Asian4.1%(219)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.3%(3,308)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(3,378)
Black11.1%(628)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(1,167)
Asian4.7%(266)
Other4%(227)
Diversity Score73.3%(4,151)
Diversity Score
73
+20%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.8%
+27.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+31%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.1%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
13.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2017
from 85.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2016
from 71.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 16.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Farmingdale, New York?

East Farmingdale, New York has about 5,666 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Farmingdale, New York?

The typical household in East Farmingdale, New York earns about $119,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Farmingdale, New York expensive?

In East Farmingdale, New York, the median home is worth about $574,200, and the typical rent is about $2,114 a month.

How educated are people in East Farmingdale, New York?

About 48.8% of adults age 25 and over in East Farmingdale, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Farmingdale, New York?

About 3.5% of people in East Farmingdale, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Farmingdale, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, East Farmingdale, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,156 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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