How many renters in South Farmingdale, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.7% (±23.4 points) of renting households in South Farmingdale, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.7% (±23.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 53.2% (±22.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.6% (±17.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in South Farmingdale
| Share of income spent on rent | South Farmingdale | Nassau County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.0% (±23.8 points) | 12.1% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.6% (±17.1 points) | 11.0% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 26.6% (±19.2 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±23.8 points) | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.5% (±7.6 points) | 9.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 53.2% (±22.1 points) | 45.5% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
South Farmingdale against Nassau County, its state and the nation
| South Farmingdale | Nassau County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.7% (±23.4 points) | 55.0% (±1.9 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 53.2% (±22.1 points) | 45.5% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.6% (±17.9 points) | 32.6% (±0.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $73,393 (±$29,847) | $77,626 (±$3,199) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,408 (±$409) | $2,252 (±$41) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In South Farmingdale, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Nassau County (55.0%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Nassau County, South Farmingdale ranks 25 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 158 of 407.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near South Farmingdale
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Farmingdale | — | 57.7% (±23.4 points) | — |
| Village of Farmingdale | 1.1 mi | 55.9% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Massapequa | 1.4 mi | 32.0% (±25.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plainedge | 1.6 mi | 36.8% (±33.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Amityville | 2.2 mi | 46.4% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Farmingdale | 2.4 mi | 59.9% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Old Bethpage | 2.4 mi | 73.6% (±42.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Massapequa Park | 2.5 mi | 22.2% (±49.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Massapequa | 2.9 mi | 45.0% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Nassau County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | North New Hyde Park | 59.0% (±27.1 points) |
| 20 | Salisbury (community) | 58.9% (±30.4 points) |
| 21 | Inwood | 58.4% (±12.7 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Bethpage | 58.1% (±18.9 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Port Washington | 58.1% (±15.4 points) |
| 24 | Greenvale | 57.9% (±97.0 points) |
| 25 | South Farmingdale | 57.7% (±23.4 points) |
| 26 | University Gardens | 56.4% (±24.2 points) |
| 27 (tie) | East Norwich | 56.3% (±101.8 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Plainview | 56.3% (±18.2 points) |
| 29 | Elmont | 56.1% (±12.0 points) |
| 30 | Seaford | 55.9% (±26.8 points) |
| 31 | Herricks | 55.6% (±50.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Nassau County, ranked from highest to lowest.
South Farmingdale is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Oyster Bay, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about South Farmingdale
Are renters in South Farmingdale rent-burdened?
57.7% of renting households in South Farmingdale pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in South Farmingdale spend on rent?
The median renting household in South Farmingdale, NY spends 36.6% (±17.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Farmingdale CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Farmingdale CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Farmingdale CDP, New York
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for South Farmingdale CDP, New York (place:69001, in state:36).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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