At a Glance
Median Income
$88,541
$33,852 per capita
Home Value
$249,900
Zillow: $337,020
Median Rent
$1,223/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
245/100K
358/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
11.9% smoking rate
How Farmington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Farmington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Farmington a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Farmington residents earn a median household income of $88,541 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,852. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,444 business establishments, including 586 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Farmington is $249,900 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $337,020. Median rent is $1,223/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Farmington reports 245 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 358/100K.
Education
33.4% of adults in Farmington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 47.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,469
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density862/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,541
Per Capita$33,852
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$26,126M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,576
Housing
A+
Home Value$249,900
Rent$1,223
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$337,020
Housing Units2,753
Rent Burden24.4%
Crime
F
Violent245/100K
Property358/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,948/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation1,217 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.4%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Farmington was founded in 1946.
The median home in Farmington was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 586 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.