Maine
Farmington is a small town in Maine with a population of 4,879. Residents earn $39,646 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Farmington receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Farmington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Farmington is $39,646, 47% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Farmington is $161,800, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $838 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Farmington is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 132 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,028 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Farmington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches, including 93.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $39,646 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,555 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $931 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,900 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,152 |
| County GDP | $1,509M |
| Restaurants | 105 |
| Healthcare | 97 |
| Retail | 172 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,140 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.18% |
| Commute Time | 19.2 min |
| Work from Home | 18.3% |
| Census Median | $161,800 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $262,488 |
| Census Median Rent | $838 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 37.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,140 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.18% |
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 13.8% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 30.5% |
| Mental Distress | 21.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 9,716/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 34.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 97 |
| Total Violent | 131.7/100K |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 118.5/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 13.2/100K |
| Total Property | 2,027.7/100K |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 171.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,843.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 13.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.5 inches |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 93.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 376 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6684°N, 70.1440°W |
| County FIPS | 23007 |
Winner: Republican by 8.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,208/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 97 |
| Restaurants | 105 |
| Retail Stores | 172 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 19.2 min |
| Work from Home | 18.3% |