East Farmingdale, New York facts for kids
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East Farmingdale, New York
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The Wellwood Avenue Fire Station, located within East Farmingdale, in 2024.
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 East Farmingdale, New York
Location in Long Island
East Farmingdale, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Babylon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.48 sq mi (19.37 km2) |
| • Land | 7.48 sq mi (19.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6,617 |
| • Density | 884.98/sq mi (341.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-21985 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867401 |
East Farmingdale is a community located on Long Island, in New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a recognized area for counting people, but it does not have its own local government like a city or village. East Farmingdale is part of Suffolk County and the Town of Babylon. In 2020, about 6,617 people lived here.
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History of East Farmingdale
Around 2001, there was an idea to combine East Farmingdale with nearby areas. These areas included Dix Hills, Melville, and Wheatley Heights. The plan was to form a new village called the Incorporated Village of Half Hollow Hills.
However, these plans did not work out. Because of this, East Farmingdale and its neighbors are still unincorporated hamlets today. This means they do not have their own village governments.
Geography of East Farmingdale
East Farmingdale is located on the South Shore of Long Island. It covers an area of about 7.48 square miles (19.37 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with very little water.
Neighboring Communities
East Farmingdale shares its borders with several other communities:
- To the west: South Farmingdale and the village of Farmingdale.
- To the north: Melville.
- To the northwest: Old Bethpage.
- To the east: Wyandanch and West Babylon.
- To the southeast: North Lindenhurst.
- To the south: North Amityville.
People of East Farmingdale
In 2020, the population of East Farmingdale was 6,617 people. This was a small increase from 6,484 people in 2010.
Population Details
- There were about 2,002 households in 2010.
- On average, there were 3 people living in each household.
- Most homes (about 68.7%) were owned by the people living in them.
- About 31.3% of homes were rented.
Diversity in East Farmingdale
East Farmingdale is a diverse community. In 2010, the population included:
- 71.6% White
- 12.5% African American
- 5.1% Asian
- 7.4% from other races
- 3.1% from two or more races
- About 20.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The population in East Farmingdale is spread across different age groups:
- 22.1% were under 18 years old.
- 15.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 25.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 25.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.7% were 65 years or older.
The average age in East Farmingdale was about 35.6 years.
Education and Work
Most adults in East Farmingdale have completed high school. Many residents also have a college degree. The average time it took for people to travel to work was about 28 minutes.
Education in East Farmingdale
East Farmingdale has several options for schooling, from elementary to college.
K-12 Schools
The northern part of East Farmingdale, north of Conklin Street, is part of the Half Hollow Hills Central School District.
- Elementary students often attend Paumanok Elementary School or Signal Hill Elementary School.
- All middle and high school students go to West Hollow Middle School and Half Hollow Hills High School East.
Most of the southern part of East Farmingdale, south of Conklin Street, is in the Farmingdale Union Free School District.
- Elementary students in this area attend Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School. This is the only public elementary school located directly within East Farmingdale.
A very small part of East Farmingdale is in the Copiague Union Free School District, but no homes are in this specific area.
Colleges and Universities
East Farmingdale is home to Farmingdale State College. This college is located in the northwestern part of the community.
Fun Places and Businesses
East Farmingdale has many interesting places, including a major business area and popular attractions.
Business Corridor
New York State Route 110, also known as Broad Hollow Road, is a very busy business area on Long Island. Many companies have their offices or headquarters here in East Farmingdale.
Major Landmarks
- Republic Airport is located right in the middle of East Farmingdale. It is a busy airport for smaller planes.
- Saint Charles Cemetery is a large cemetery located just east of the airport.
- These two areas, the airport and the cemetery, make up about one-third of East Farmingdale's total land.
Adventureland Amusement Park
One of Long Island's most popular amusement parks, Adventureland, is also in East Farmingdale. It is located across the street from Farmingdale State College, offering fun rides and attractions for everyone.
See also
In Spanish: East Farmingdale para niños
