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Farnham

New York · 359 residents (2025 est.) · 1.207 sq mi
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Farnham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,857. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,400. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
435
+35%since 2000
from 322 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
360 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 267 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+22%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:359 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2192913644365081990201020202024Farnham
2024435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,857
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,736
+141%since 2000
from $14,386 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
+49.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
+30%since 2010
from 0.293 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,057
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−30%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
81
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(304)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89%(387)
Black1.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.8%(34)
Diversity Score25.2%(110)
Diversity Score
25
+356%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.3%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2012
from 14.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+20.3 ptssince 2017
from 75.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farnham, New York?

Farnham, New York has about 435 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farnham, New York?

The typical household in Farnham, New York earns about $97,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farnham, New York expensive?

In Farnham, New York, the median home is worth about $134,400, and the typical rent is about $1,057 a month.

How educated are people in Farnham, New York?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Farnham, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farnham, New York?

About 16.0% of people in Farnham, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farnham, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Farnham, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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