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Farmingdale, NJ

Farmingdale, NJ.

Population: 7,787 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Farmingdale, NJ is $837,996 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $770,000 after a median 22 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$837,996

Typical home value

+4.8%

1-year change

22

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$837,996
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+16.8%
5-year appreciation
+40.1%
10-year appreciation
+84.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$837,996
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$770,000
Median list price
$854,500
Median price per sqft
$366
1-year sale-price change
-17.2%
Median days on market
22 days
Homes sold (recent period)
28
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
100.7%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+3.5%
New listings (monthly)
11

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,671/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,847/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,283/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,927/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,241/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Farmingdale Public School District, Freehold Regional High School District, Howell Township Public School District
Schools include
Farmingdale Elementary, Howell High School, Howell Township Middle School North, Ardena Elementary School, Edith M. Griebling Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strong wind, winter weather, coastal flooding, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
33
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 63% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
4
Nearest Superfund site
Monitor Devices, Inc./Intercircuits, Inc. (2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
242
Days with Moderate air quality
17
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
161

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
59,634
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
67,060

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
25
Nearest national park
Gateway National Recreation Area (28 mi)
National parks include
Gateway National Recreation Area, New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, National Parks of New York Harbor
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Monmouth Executive Airport (BLM) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (NEL) (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
91
Hospitals include
NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER, CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,584 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1990
Housing built before 1970
27.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.7%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
82.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
248,627
Average weekly wage
$1,426
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,138

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

FarmingdaleState medianUS median
Typical home value$837,996$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$770,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market22 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Farmingdale, NJ?
$837,996.
What is the median sale price in Farmingdale, NJ?
$770,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Farmingdale, NJ?
Median days on market: 22 days.
What is typical rent in Farmingdale, NJ?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,283/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Farmingdale, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, winter weather, coastal flooding, heat wave.
Is Farmingdale, NJ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Farmingdale, NJ. 33 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Farmingdale, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 63% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Farmingdale, NJ?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Farmingdale, NJ?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Monitor Devices, Inc./Intercircuits, Inc., 2 mi.
How many schools serve Farmingdale, NJ?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Farmingdale, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Farmingdale, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Farmingdale, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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