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Farmingville

Pop. 16,160·17th most expensive in New York·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,983/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
+$2,018
Falling (Monthly)
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Farmingville · $3,983
More expensive than 98% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
37% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,983/mo, rent takes about 37% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$159,000/yr
Local median income
$127,988/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Farmingville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,260
1 BR
$2,750
2 BR
$3,170
3 BR
$4,110
4 BR+
$4,400
Research median
$3,170/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$47,796/yr
At $3,983/mo median
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Farmingville, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,160
Median income
$127,988
Median age
34.8
Renters
19.3%
Age distribution
25.6%
25%
26.5%
Under 1825.6%
18–3425%
35–5426.5%
55–6411.5%
65+11.5%
Gender
55.5%
44.5%
Male55.5%
Female44.5%
Race & ethnicity
65.5%
19.9%
White65.5%
Black7.9%
Hispanic19.9%
Asian5.9%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
30.5%
27.2%
30.4%
No HS diploma11.9%
HS diploma30.5%
Some college27.2%
Bachelor's+30.4%
Housing tenure
80.7%
19.3%
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Farmingville, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$123,276 → $127,988
up 3.8%
Population
16,909 → 16,160
down 4.4%
Renter share
12.5% → 19.3%
+6.8 pts
Bachelor's+
29.6% → 30.4%
+0.8 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in Farmingville, NY now reports about $127,988, up from $123,276 in 2021. Census counts show Farmingville, NY losing about 749 residents over the five-year window, down 4.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 12.5% to 19.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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By apartment size

Farmingville rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Farmingville. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Farmingville, NY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Farmingville is $3,983/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,260/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,170/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,750/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $4,110/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($127,988/yr), Farmingville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Farmingville an affordable city for renters?

Farmingville is considered moderate for renters. At $3,983/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($127,988/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Farmingville slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Farmingville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $159,000/year (~$76/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,983/mo in Farmingville. The local median household income is $127,988/yr, meaning the typical Farmingville household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Farmingville?

Rent in Farmingville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Farmingville rent compare to other cities in New York?

Farmingville is one of the pricier cities in New York for rent, ranking #17 out of 126 tracked cities at $3,983/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Farmingville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Farmingville ($3,983/mo): Holbrook ($2,827/mo), Ronkonkoma ($2,934/mo), Port Jefferson Station ($2,979/mo).

What percentage of Farmingville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.3% of Farmingville households are renters, while 80.7% are owner-occupied. Farmingville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Farmingville rent compare to the national average?

Farmingville's median rent of $3,983/mo is $2,018 (103%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #17 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $3,983/mo, rent takes ~37% of Farmingville's median household income ($127,988/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Farmingville 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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