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Farmingville

Pop. 16,160·16th most expensive in New York·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,749/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
+$1,817
Reported rents
Falling (Monthly)
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Farmingville · $3,749
More expensive than 97% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
35% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,749/mo, rent takes about 35% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$150,000/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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$3,170/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,749 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($127,988) is $3,200 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($3,170); a 3-bedroom is $4,110.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Farmingville. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$44,988/yr
At $3,749/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.1% 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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Farmingville rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Farmingville, NY

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Farmingville is $3,749/mo as of October 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 35% 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

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 $150,000/year (about $72/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,749/mo in Farmingville. The local median household income is $127,988/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Farmingville?

Rent in Farmingville has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

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

Farmingville is one of the pricier among New York cities for rent, ranking #16 of 121 tracked cities at $3,749/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Farmingville?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Farmingville ($3,749/mo) include Holbrook ($2,811/mo), Ronkonkoma ($3,005/mo), and Coram ($3,107/mo).
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $3,749/mo, rent takes ~35% of Farmingville's median household income ($127,988/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Farmingville 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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