Apartments for rent in Farmingdale, NY

Overview of Farmingdale

The quaint community of Farmingdale is an unincorporated village located within Oyster Bay in Nassau County, NY. Located along Long Island, Farmingdale offers its residents the ideal blend of small-town living with modern amenities and attractions a short drive away in New York City.

Farmingdale welcomes many families because of this location, but it is also a perfect place for retirees and empty nesters. Because of its location in Nassau County, this community offers recreation, amenities, and plenty of activities for people of all ages. Those looking at Farmingdale apartments for rent will not be disappointed in the community. According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 8,200 people call Farmingdale home.

Living in Farmingdale, NY

The rich history of Farmingdale and the town of Oyster Bay began in 1524 when the first known European sailed past the south shore of Long Island. Over time, the community prospered as an agricultural economy until the advent of World Wars I and II, when farmlands gave way to industry and business.

People living in Farmingdale apartments are in a prime location for employment because of the close proximity to New York City, but also because Nassau and neighboring Suffolk County offer a wide array of job opportunities. Many individuals work in the tourism industry on Long Island at nearby airports, tour companies, travel agencies, restaurants, and gift shops. Other quickly growing jobs include Network Systems/Data Communications Analysis, Medical Assistants, Physical Therapist Assistants, Computer Software Engineers, and Database Administrators.

Farmingdale Attractions and Special Events

Because of the ideal location of Farmingdale, there are plenty of things to do within the community and in neighboring towns. From Adventureland Amusement Park to the Science Museum of Long Island to the Nassau County parks and beaches, there is a little something for everyone here.

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