Farmington, AR

Arkansas · Metropolitan Area

Farmington is a small city in Arkansas with a population of 8,469. Residents earn $88,541 per year, which is 18% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
8,469 Population 862/sq mi density
$88,541 Median Income $33,852 per capita
$249,900 Home Value $329,765 Zillow
$1,223 Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
157 Violent Crime/100K 5,655 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,541 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$249,900 home value, $1,223/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
157 violent crimes/100K (59% below avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,541
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $249,900
11% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 157/100K
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.4%
1% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,223
5% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.3%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.7%
86% lower than US avg

How Farmington Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population8,469
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density862/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 79%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,541
Per Capita$33,852
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$26,126M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$249,900
Rent$1,223
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$329,765

Crime

F
Violent157/100K
Property5,655/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault47/100K
Burglary4,778/100K

Health

Obesity33.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation1,217 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.4%
High School+95.0%
School Score4.91

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute23 min
Libraries9

Is Farmington a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Farmington receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Farmington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Farmington is $88,541, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Farmington is $249,900, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,223 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Farmington is below the national average at 157 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,655 per 100,000, 189% above the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 33.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Farmington enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches, including 6.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Farmington has a population of 8,469 with a density of 862 people per square mile. The median age is 32.9 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.9%), with 2.3% Hispanic, 3.1% Black.

Population

8,469
Total Population
862
People / sq mi
32.9yrs
Median Age
15% below US avg
9.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Farmington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.5%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.5%
44% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Farmington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Farmington is $88,541, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Farmington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,541
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$33,852
Avg Weekly Wage$1,576
IRS Avg AGI$132,070

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.7%
86% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,444
County GDP$26,126M

Business (County)

Restaurants586
Healthcare743
Retail873
Manufacturing192

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,666
33% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.87%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.6 min
Work from Home6.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Farmington is $249,900, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,223 (5% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $329,765.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$249,900
11% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$329,765
Median List Price$368,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$368,500
$/Sq Ft$203
Homes Sold31
Sale-to-List Ratio99.2%
Price Drops15.5%
Inventory84

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,223
5% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,741

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$700
1 Bedroom$751
2 Bedrooms$944
3 Bedrooms$1,239
4 Bedrooms$1,406

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,666
33% above US avg
Effective Rate1.87%
In Farmington, 33.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.8% report depression. 22.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Farmington vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.3%
4% above US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure33.2%
Asthma10.3%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity22.7%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress12.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.0%
Checkup Rate76.1%
Premature Death6,948/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access76.8%
Healthcare Facilities743
Farmington has a violent crime rate of 157 per 100,000 residents, 59% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 5,655 per 100,000 (189% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Farmington vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent156.6/100K
59% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape94.0/100K
Robbery15.7/100K
Assault47.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property5,654.8/100K
189% above US avg
Burglary4,777.6/100K
Theft814.5/100K
Vehicle Theft62.7/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)25

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Farmington has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.0 inches
24% above US avg
Snowfall6.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,217 ft (371 m)
Area9.8 sq mi (25.5 km²)
Population Density862/sq mi
Coordinates36.0366°N, 94.2525°W
County FIPS05007
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 33.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.1%
D 35.2%

Winner: Republican by 27 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.4%
1% below US avg
High School+95.0%
School Test Score4.91
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density862/sq mi
Total Area9.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities743
Restaurants586
Retail Stores873

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)25
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.6 min
Work from Home6.8%

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