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Farmingdale, NJ — ZIP 07727

Population: 7,787 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 07727 (Farmingdale, NJ) is $833,604 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $891,000 after a median 51.5 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, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$833,604

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

51.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$833,604
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+17.2%
5-year appreciation
+40.1%
10-year appreciation
+83.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$833,604
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$891,000
Median list price
$837,450
Median price per sqft
$352
1-year sale-price change
+10.1%
Median days on market
51.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
30
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
13

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,490/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,680/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,070/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,710/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,000/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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
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, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
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)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
54.3 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)
39
Days with Good air quality
210
Days with Moderate air quality
35
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

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 nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER, SAINT BARNABAS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,584 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
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
239,227
Average weekly wage
$1,298
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,793

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

How it compares

ZIP 07727State medianUS median
Median home value$833,604$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$891,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market52 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 median home value in ZIP 07727?
$833,604.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 07727?
$891,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 07727?
Median days on market: 51.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 07727?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,070/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 07727?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, heatWave.
Is ZIP 07727 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 07727?
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 ZIP 07727?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 07727?
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 ZIP 07727?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 07727 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 07727?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 07727?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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