New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Farmingdale, NJ
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About Farmingdale
Farmingdale is a tiny historic borough (about half a square mile) in southern Monmouth County, a former mill village on the Manasquan River surrounded by Howell Township. It is quiet and residential — small older homes, a Main Street with local businesses, and a municipal park — with a rural-suburban feel and easy access to the Manasquan Reservoir County Park nearby.
Home prices in Farmingdale
Home prices in Farmingdale vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Farmingdale
- Farmingdale Main Street — small local businesses.
- Manasquan Reservoir County Park (nearby in Howell) — trails, fishing, kayaking.
- Historic village architecture.
- Farmingdale Public School and municipal complex.
Commuting from Farmingdale
- No rail station; Academy Bus / NJ Transit bus service to Port Authority from the area (approximate trip ~1.5–2 hours; exact schedules not verified).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~1h 10m (~58 miles; longer with traffic).
Farmingdale FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Farmingdale, NJ?
Home prices in Farmingdale vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Farmingdale, NJ?
No rail station; Academy Bus / NJ Transit bus service to Port Authority from the area (approximate trip ~1.5–2 hours; exact schedules not verified).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.