Farmington, DE

Delaware

Farmington is a small town in Delaware with a population of 218.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
218 Population 3,114/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $21,153 per capita
$140,900 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $140,900
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.5%
8% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.6%
30% higher than US avg
Unemployment 31.5%
775% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population218
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density3,114/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 62%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$21,153
Unemployment31.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,590M
Commute25 min

Housing

Home Value$140,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity41.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation61 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.5%
High School+97.6%
School Score5.64

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute25 min
Libraries3

Is Farmington a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Farmington receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Farmington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

At 31.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Farmington is $140,900, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Farmington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches, including 12.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Farmington has a population of 218 with a density of 3,114 people per square mile. The median age is 38.5 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (61.5%), with 38.5% Black.

Population

218
Total Population
3,114
People / sq mi
38.5yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.3%
Female 53.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Farmington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Farmington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Farmington is N/A. The unemployment rate is 31.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Farmington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$21,153
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
IRS Avg AGI$61,309

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment31.5%
775% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)732
County GDP$1,590M

Business (County)

Restaurants37
Healthcare47
Retail85
Manufacturing23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,864
10% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.74%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Farmington is $140,900, 50% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,900
50% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,205
1 Bedroom$1,250
2 Bedrooms$1,560
3 Bedrooms$1,990
4 Bedrooms$2,293

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,864
10% above US avg
Effective Rate2.74%
In Farmington, 41.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.4% report depression. 27.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.6%
30% above US avg
Diabetes10.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure33.9%
Asthma12.2%
COPD6.9%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.3%
Physical Inactivity27.9%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress19.1%
Physical Distress13.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.7%
Checkup Rate78.9%
Premature Death10,061/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access22.4%
Healthcare Facilities47

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Farmington has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall12.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation61 ft (19 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density3,114/sq mi
Coordinates38.8699°N, 75.5790°W
County FIPS24011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 36.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 38.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.9%
D 29.9%

Winner: Republican by 38.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.5%
8% above US avg
High School+97.6%
School Test Score5.64
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density3,114/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities47
Restaurants37
Retail Stores85

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Work from Home0.0%

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