In many ways, South Farmingdale is a simple, no-frills community. “What you see is what you get,” says Edmond Ryan, owner and broker of Ed Ryan Real Estate. “It’s mostly single-family homes. There’s no new or trendy downtown area; it’s just a quiet [community].” Its peaceful, residential atmosphere is one of its charms — but so is the fact that it isn’t far from all the shopping, dining and nightlife that downtown Farmingdale has to offer. The popular downtown, which Long Islanders voted “Best Downtown” in the Bethpage Best of Long Island Awards for the ninth year in a row in 2024, is just a mile away from South Farmingdale’s center.
The Main Event is a sports bar that South Farmingdale locals can enjoy.
Rows of Cape Cods line the streets of South Farmingdale, NY.
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Fixer-uppers from $500,000
Most of South Farmingdale’s residential streets are lined with sidewalks. Smaller homes tend to be Cape Cods and ranch-style homes, but larger hi-ranches, split-level and colonial homes are also incredibly common. Two- or three-bedroom fixer-uppers start in the $500,000 range, while homes that need little to no work range between $700,000 to $900,000. “South Farmingdale still can be affordable when shopping for houses on Long Island,” says Trish Bergin, a licensed real estate salesperson at Signature Premier Properties with six years of experience selling in the area. “It still offers an opportunity for a nice lifestyle.”
Some Cape Cods are expanded upward, transforming them into colonial homes.
Many Cape Cods in South Farmingdale are dormered and have well maintained front lawns.
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Career training at Farmingdale High
The Farmingdale Union Free School District gets an A-minus from Niche. Children can attend Woodward Parkway Elementary School, which also has an A-minus, Weldon E. Howitt Middle School, which has a B, and Farmingdale High School. Farmingdale High has an A-minus, and its career and technical education program offers experience in the culinary arts, accounting and law. Farmingdale State College is also just three miles away, which Bergin says is a plus for more than just the 10,000 students who attend school there. “It’s perfect for employment,” she says. “There are certainly a lot of people employed by the college.”
The entrance to Woodward Elementary School is warm and inviting.
The school colors of Farmingdale High School in Farmingdale, NY are white and green.
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Major highways, LIRR to Pennsylvania Station
“South Farmingdale is very convenient for commuters who need to travel east or west because it’s right near most of the major roadways for travel,” Bergin says. Bethpage State Parkway, Southern State Parkway and State Route 110 all run along the community. The Long Island Rail Road’s Farmingdale Station is also just a mile from the center of South Farmingdale. From there, the train takes about an hour to reach Pennsylvania Station.
Cruise down The Bethpage State Parkway near East Farmingdale.
Get quick access to NYC from nearby Farmingdale LIRR Station.
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Local games at Ellsworth W. Allen Park
Ellsworth W. Allen Park is the biggest park in the community and one of the main parks in the Farmingdale area. It offers baseball, softball, soccer and football fields alongside tennis courts, so many local athletic leagues hold practices and games here while moms, dads, siblings and grandparents share local news and gossip on the sidelines. Smaller corner parks, like Dorset Park and Meadowwood Field Park, have a playground and basketball courts, and the Farmingdale Public Library offers indoor entertainment when the weather isn’t great.
According to Larry Theodore, a Realtor at Century 21 Dallow Realty with 38 years of experience, many people don’t realize that Bethpage State Park is so close — just 3 miles away. At 1,477 acres, the massive park is a favorite spot for hiking, biking and a variety of sports, including polo. Its biggest claim to fame, though, is the Bethpage Black Course. “It’s scheduled to host the Ryder Cup golf tournament in 2025,” Theodore says of the world-famous course, which has also hosted several U.S. Open Championships, a PGA Championship and the Barclays.
Meadowwood Field Park is a small community park nestled between residential homes.
Perfect your kicks at Ellsworth W. Allen Park.
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Shopping and dining along Main Street
G & L Bagels is a go-to for grabbing a quick breakfast on the way to work and Mary’s Pizza and Pasta offers a sit-down Italian dinner right in the community or delivers pizza for quiet nights in. For dessert, D & D Bakery is popular for its cookies and tres leches cake. A handful of local businesses, including a garden center, pet shop and tattoo parlor, are in the area. Stop & Shop and Ideal Food Basket both offer groceries. Following Main Street north to Farmingdale’s downtown provides even more shopping and dining options, from popular restaurants like Whiskey Down Diner, known for its breakfast menu, to fine-dining spots like 317 Main Street. The downtown also has a vibrant nightlife thanks to its bars and Charlotte’s Speakeasy, a restored 1920s speakeasy hidden behind a bookcase in Charlotte’s Yogurt Shop.
Enjoy a cocktail and exquisite cuisine from 317 Main Street in Farmingdale.
Check out the local restaurants, bars and retail shops within downtown Farmingdale.
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Farmingdale Fall Fair
“Farmingdale village has annual music festivals and outdoor movie nights,” Theodore says. “There’s parades, carnivals, they have the Farmingdale Fall Fair,” Theodore says. The Farmingdale community also hosts a lot of events at Ellsworth W. Allen Park, including outdoor concerts.
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