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South Farmingdal, NY

South Farmingdal, NY.

Population: 32,028 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in South Farmingdal, NY is $752,331 — up 7.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $792,500 after a median 23 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,585/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$752,331

Typical home value

+7.2%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$752,331
1-year appreciation
+7.2%
3-year appreciation
+20.6%
5-year appreciation
+30.3%
10-year appreciation
+78.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$752,331
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$792,500
Median list price
$744,500
Median price per sqft
$502
1-year sale-price change
+7.5%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
62
For-sale inventory
57
Sale-to-list ratio
103.4%
Active listings
38
1-year forecast
+3.2%
Days to pending
33 days
New listings (monthly)
27

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,585/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,964/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,285/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,689/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,458/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,671/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)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/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
10.4 : 1
Schools include
SALTZMAN EAST MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FARMINGDALE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, HOWITT SCHOOL, NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WOODWARD PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, winter weather, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · lightning: Very High · winter weather: Very High · coastal flooding: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
7.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
6
Nearest Superfund site
Liberty Industrial Finishing (1 mi)
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)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
29
Days with Good air quality
287
Days with Moderate air quality
77
Highest AQI recorded (year)
92

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
595
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
306,548
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
322,850

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
20
Nearest national park
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (11 mi)
National parks include
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Fire Island National Seashore, Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Republic Airport (FRG) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Republic Airport (FRG) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
109
Hospitals include
STAMFORD HOSPITAL, BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL, SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 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)
-7,185 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1958
Housing built before 1970
75.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.1%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
84.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
557,549
Average weekly wage
$1,495
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
821

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

How it compares

South FarmingdalState medianUS median
Typical home value$752,331$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$792,500$363,950$325,000
Median days on market23 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,585/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$4,500$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 South Farmingdal, NY?
$752,331.
What is the median sale price in South Farmingdal, NY?
$792,500.
How long do homes take to sell in South Farmingdal, NY?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in South Farmingdal, NY?
Typical rent: $2,585/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in South Farmingdal, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, winter weather, cold wave.
What is the wildfire risk in South Farmingdal, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in South Farmingdal, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near South Farmingdal, NY?
6 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Liberty Industrial Finishing, 1 mi.
How many schools serve South Farmingdal, NY?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is South Farmingdal, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 15.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in South Farmingdal, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 29. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in South Farmingdal, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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