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Farmington, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Franklin County County
Farmington, ME
At a Glance
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)
Is Farmington a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Farmington residents earn a median household income of $39,646 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,555. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,152 business establishments, including 105 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Farmington is $161,800 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,488. Median rent is $838/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Farmington reports 105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,184/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.9% of adults in Farmington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Farmington has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.