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South Farmingdale

New York · 14,676 residents · 2.193 sq mi
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#136Highest homeownership rateof 6,82395.2%#338Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.9%
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South Farmingdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $155,072. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $607,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 80% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,676
−3%since 2000
from 15,061 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,692 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 6,868 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+14%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$155,072
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,168 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,489
+153%since 2000
from $25,927 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.1%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
+4%since 2010
from 0.367 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$607,700
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $207,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,408
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,166 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
4.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+34%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(13,437)
Black0.8%(117)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(888)
Asian3.2%(478)
Other0%
Diversity Score23%(3,469)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(11,023)
Black1.5%(214)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(2,440)
Asian4%(592)
Other2.8%(407)
Diversity Score50.7%(7,441)
Diversity Score
51
+120%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.4%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 9.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2017
from 89.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 84.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 7.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Farmingdale, New York?

South Farmingdale, New York has about 14,676 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Farmingdale, New York earns about $155,072 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Farmingdale, New York expensive?

In South Farmingdale, New York, the median home is worth about $607,700, and the typical rent is about $2,408 a month.

How educated are people in South Farmingdale, New York?

About 42.4% of adults age 25 and over in South Farmingdale, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 2.9% of people in South Farmingdale, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Farmingdale, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, South Farmingdale, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 701 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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