New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to Farmingdale, NY
About Farmingdale
Farmingdale is an incorporated village in the Town of Oyster Bay, considered the anchor of the Greater Farmingdale area, with 8,466 residents at the 2020 census — about 37 miles southeast of Midtown Manhattan. Its Main Street downtown has become a well-known Long Island dining and nightlife destination, while the village keeps a historic small-town core around the LIRR station.



Home prices in Farmingdale
The median listing price in Farmingdale is $770,000.
Top places in Farmingdale
- Main Street — the village's dining and nightlife corridor.
- Ellsworth W. Allen Park — village park with sports facilities.
- The village's historic downtown around the train station.
- Nearby Farmingdale State College (East Farmingdale).
- Nearby Bethpage State Park and its championship golf courses.
- Nearby Adventureland amusement park (East Farmingdale).
Commuting from Farmingdale
- LIRR Main Line (Ronkonkoma Branch); Farmingdale station in the village (per MTA station listings, read September 24, 2026).
- Typical weekday trip to Penn Station: approximately 55–65 minutes (approximate).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~45–60 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).
Schools in Farmingdale
Public schools: Farmingdale Union Free School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Farmingdale FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Farmingdale, NY?
The median listing price in Farmingdale is $770,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Farmingdale, NY?
LIRR Main Line (Ronkonkoma Branch); Farmingdale station in the village (per MTA station listings, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Farmingdale, NY?
Farmingdale is served by Farmingdale Union Free School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.