Population 13,435 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Farmingdale
Household size in South Farmingdale
| Period | South Farmingdale | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.00 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.09 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.98 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.15 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
South Farmingdale is a place of big households: 3.15 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 3.00, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in South Farmingdale
| Period | South Farmingdale | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.1 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.8 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.8, South Farmingdale is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.3, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in South Farmingdale
| Period | South Farmingdale | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.0% of households in South Farmingdale, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in South Farmingdale
Renters in South Farmingdale
| Period | South Farmingdale | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
South Farmingdale is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 4.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (35.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Only 13 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in South Farmingdale
| Period | South Farmingdale | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in South Farmingdale: just 1.5% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 3.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only five have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in South Farmingdale
| Period | South Farmingdale | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
South Farmingdale is a place of older homes: half were built before 1956, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in South Farmingdale
| Period | South Farmingdale | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,367 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,641 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,884 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,419 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,052 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in South Farmingdale runs $2,419 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,052 a month since 2006–10, up 77%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 40.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in South Farmingdale
Bachelor's degrees in South Farmingdale
| Period | South Farmingdale | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.0% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.2% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.2% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.4% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.4 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in South Farmingdale than nationally: 42.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in South Farmingdale
| Period | South Farmingdale | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.6% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.5% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.9% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in South Farmingdale is above the national rate: 92.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in South Farmingdale
| Period | South Farmingdale | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 6.0%, unemployment in South Farmingdale is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the New York area overall (6.9%). Unemployment is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
South Farmingdale compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Farmingdale | 3.15 | 44.8 | 7.0% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 1956 | $2,419 | 42.4% | 92.9% | 6.0% |
| Farmingdale | 2.61 | 45.5 | 6.7% | 25.1% | 5.2% | 1960 | $2,655 | 50.4% | 90.2% | 3.3% |
| East Farmingdale | 2.92 | 35.9 | 11.2% | 33.1% | 3.5% | 1967 | $2,199 | 49.1% | 87.7% | 5.9% |
| North Massapequa | 2.84 | 43.7 | 7.0% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 1956 | $2,387 | 50.7% | 96.4% | 3.8% |
| Plainedge | 3.07 | 41.1 | 8.1% | 9.3% | 3.6% | 1956 | $3,091 | 42.0% | 95.1% | 6.2% |
| North Amityville | 4.44 | 36.1 | 12.7% | 35.5% | 7.2% | 1977 | $2,827 | 26.9% | 83.1% | 4.1% |
| Massapequa Park | 2.88 | 44.3 | 3.7% | 2.0% | 3.4% | 1957 | $3,469 | 54.8% | 97.0% | 4.3% |
| Bethpage | 3.00 | 46.5 | 6.9% | 10.0% | 2.2% | 1960 | $2,450 | 40.3% | 94.0% | 3.7% |
| East Massapequa | 3.10 | 40.4 | 9.7% | 10.4% | 4.2% | 1962 | $1,983 | 49.3% | 97.1% | 4.9% |
| North Lindenhurst | 3.11 | 43.8 | 12.7% | 20.2% | 5.6% | 1963 | $2,112 | 26.6% | 86.8% | 3.3% |
| Old Bethpage | 2.83 | 49.4 | 3.0% | 6.7% | 9.0% | 1983 | $2,195 | 68.5% | 97.2% | 3.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up South Farmingdale. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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