South Farmingdale, New York
South Farmingdale is a community of 14,676 people in Nassau County, New York.
Why visit South Farmingdale
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 50 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal UA Farmingdale & IMAX, Adventureland, Farmingdale station and Frank W. Smith House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in South Farmingdale
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About South Farmingdale
South Farmingdale is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, on the South Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. It is considered part of the Greater Farmingdale area, which is anchored by the Incorporated Village of Farmingdale. The population of the CDP was 14,345 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article South Farmingdale, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Adventureland
Monument and historic site · 2.9 mi
Amusement park in East Farmingdale, New York, USA
Museums and landmarks7
Farmingdale station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Railway station in Farmingdale, New York
Frank W. Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Amityville, New York, United States
Jerusalem District No. 5 Schoolhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in New York, United States
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Sisters of St. Dominic Motherhouse Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic convent complex and national historic district in North Amityville, New York, United States
Lieutenant Christopher Sullivan Remembrance Flag
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
-The City of New York We Promise to Remember Out Friend. Out Brother. Promise to Remember Dolores, Sean, and Brian. Christopher...
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
Captain Kathy Mazza Memorial Park
Park · 0.8 mi
Park and memorial in South Farmingdale, Nassau County, New York, United States
18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes50
Chili's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 1.5 mi
901 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale
11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00
Redefine Meals
Restaurant · American, Asian, Italian, Mexican · 0.7 mi
609 Main Street, Farmingdale
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
Tre Scalini Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 1.2 mi
196 Main Street, Farmingdale
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00, Su 11:00-21:00
Charlotte's Desserts
Cafe · 1.1 mi
294 Main Street, Farmingdale
Th, Su 11:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-23:00
Flavor-A-Bowl
Restaurant · Ramen · 1.2 mi
503 Conklin Street, Farmingdale
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 1.6 mi
1080 Broadhollow Road, East Farmingdale
38 more on the map.
History
South Farmingdale's name reflects its geographic location immediately south of and adjacent to the Incorporated Village of Farmingdale.
A railroad station named South Farmingdale previously existed in the hamlet on the Central Branch of the Long Island Rail Road. It had originally opened in 1873 and closed in 1898, and then reopened in 1936 and closed for the final time in 1972.
In September 1961, a wooden figure subsequently identified as the work of the Zulu or another Nguni group of southeastern Africa was discovered buried in a residential backyard. Radiocarbon dating established a date of approximately A.D. 1630, making it one of the oldest surviving African wood carvings known to researchers. The object, known as the Farmingdale Statue, remains in private ownership.
From the History section of South Farmingdale, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship12
Grace Church Complex
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.4 mi
1600 Merritts Road, Farmingdale
Farmingdale United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.9 mi
407 Main Street, Farmingdale
Saint Thomas Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.1 mi
298 Conklin Street, Farmingdale
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Deauville Gardens East Elementary School
School · 4.0 mi
100 Deauville Blvd, Copiague
Deauville Gardens West Elementary School
School · 4.0 mi
100 Deauville Blvd, Copiague
Healthcare3
Map of South Farmingdale
168 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 25°F | 2.7 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 26°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 33°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 42°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 68°F | 51°F | 3.2 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 61°F | 3.5 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 68°F | 3.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 67°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 60°F | 3.7 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 48°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 38°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 31°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Farmingdale Ap (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Nassau County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-01-30: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-02: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Republic Airport (FRG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- North Massapequa 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- North Amityville 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Massapequa Park 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- East Massapequa 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Bethpage 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Levittown 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- North Lindenhurst 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Massapequa 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- North Wantagh 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Seaford 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Sister of St Dominics Motherhouse Complex(North Amityville, NY), DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Grace Church, OrionBlue, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Frank W. Smith House, Joseph Guidice, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jerusalem District Number 5 Schoolhouse; Levittown, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Farmingdale LIRR Station West Platform, DanTD ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Adventureland from NB NY 110, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
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