salaryRent is higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 93% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 35.2 minutes each way. Most homes (95.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $106,280 a year. That is $51 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New York. It is number 250 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in South Farmingdale?
Share of households by yearly income. 63.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in South Farmingdale
| Size | South Farmingdale | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $3,120 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,896 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is South Farmingdale overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for South Farmingdale, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in South Farmingdale
Life in South Farmingdale
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Farmingdale?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,560 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $607,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $60,770 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South Farmingdale, NY?
Renting in South Farmingdale costs a median of about $2,657 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in South Farmingdale?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $106,280 a year, or $51 an hour at a full-time job.
Is South Farmingdale cheap or expensive?
South Farmingdale is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.1% of the typical household income of $167,245. It ranks 250th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in South Farmingdale?
The median homeowner in South Farmingdale pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.65% of the median home value.
Is South Farmingdale more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in South Farmingdale?
The median home value in South Farmingdale is $607,700, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
14,676 people live in South Farmingdale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.