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South farmingdal, NY

South farmingdal, NY.

Population: 32,028 (Census ACS)

The median home value in South farmingdal, NY is $748,365 — up 6.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $405,000 after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,948/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$748,365

Median home value

+6.6%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$748,365
1-year appreciation
+6.6%
3-year appreciation
+20.4%
5-year appreciation
+30.1%
10-year appreciation
+77.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$748,365
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$405,000
Median list price
$338,888
Median price per sqft
$441
1-year sale-price change
+37.8%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
53
Sale-to-list ratio
104.4%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
33 days
New listings (monthly)
25

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,948/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/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
Schools include
SALTZMAN EAST MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FARMINGDALE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, HOWITT SCHOOL, NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WOODWARD PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very 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 flood data (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
62.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.0 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)
31
Days with Good air quality
275
Days with Moderate air quality
86
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
197

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

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 nearby (~15 mi)
20
Hospitals include
NASSAU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NS/LIJ HS SOUTHSIDE HOSPITAL, NS/LIJ HS HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-7,185 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,958
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
547,964
Average weekly wage
$1,399
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
323

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

How it compares

South farmingdalState medianUS median
Median home value$748,365$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$405,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market21 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,948/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/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 median home value in South farmingdal, NY?
$748,365.
What is the median sale price in South farmingdal, NY?
$405,000.
How long do homes take to sell in South farmingdal, NY?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in South farmingdal, NY?
Typical rent: $2,948/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in South farmingdal, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave.
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, 2022-23).
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: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in South farmingdal, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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