South Farmingdale, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
14,953 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
83.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$162,527 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$584,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,443 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,142 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
94.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Nassau County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Nassau County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 32
Feb 3 8 34
Mar 4 4 40
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 4 5 37

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NY State Senate District 8, NY Assembly District 17, NY
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Schools

Woodward Parkway Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Farmingdale Senior High School
<1 miles, S • 5 star
Albany Avenue Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Farmingdale State College
3 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Hunter Business School
3 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Chsli St Joseph Hospital
2 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Plainview Hospital
4 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Long Island MacArthur Airport
19 miles, E • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
23 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Westchester County Airport
28 miles, N • 1.4 star
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