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East Farmingdale, New York

East Farmingdale, New York, in Nassau county, is 3 miles E of Levittown, New York (center to center) and 27 miles E of New York, New York. The town is considered part of the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. East Farmingdale has a population of 5,400.

The People and Families of East Farmingdale

In East Farmingdale, about 50% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

Approximately 27% of East Farmingdale is non-white. East Farmingdale boasts a diverse population for New York, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Interestingly, the town is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, East Farmingdale had a median family income of $71,726. You could say that East Farmingdale is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

East Farmingdale Housing

About 75% of housing units in East Farmingdale are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In East Farmingdale, 82% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the town, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%East Farmingdale Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%East Farmingdale Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%East Farmingdale Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%East Farmingdale Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of East Farmingdale, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women87
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty66
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work35
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Housing Recently Built37
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Property Taxes13
Affordability of Rents12

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