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Farmingdale, NJ


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Farmingdale, New Jersey

Farmingdale, New Jersey, in Monmouth county, is 7 miles N of Lakewood, New Jersey (center to center) and 37 miles S of Newark, New Jersey. There are 1,587 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Farmingdale

In Farmingdale, about 56% of adults are married.

Males are more numerous in Farmingdale than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Farmingdale had a median family income of $59,625.

Political Inclinations

Farmingdale folks tended to give their money ($3,400) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Farmingdale Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Farmingdale that were owner-occupied was 54%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the town.

Commuting

In Farmingdale, 92% of commuters drive to work. Farmingdale offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

Farmingdale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Farmingdale Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Farmingdale Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Farmingdale Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Farmingdale People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Farmingdale, NJ

Comparing Farmingdale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men106
Well-Paid Single Women104
Male Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity84
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population32
Female Share of the Population21
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size74
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income94
People in Middle Class or Better94
People Above Poverty94
College Educated Adults83

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use71
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone68
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Rents16
Affordability of Property Taxes17
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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