At a Glance
Median Income
$94,115
$53,845 per capita
Home Value
$273,000
Zillow: $332,072
Median Rent
$1,299/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
88/100K
353/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.8%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.5%
8.7% 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+
3.9 / 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 $94,115 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,845. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Farmington is $273,000 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,072. Median rent is $1,299/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Farmington reports 88 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 353/100K.
Education
60.8% of adults in Farmington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Farmington has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population11,472
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density4,313/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born21.1%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,115
Per Capita$53,845
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$273,000
Rent$1,299
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$332,072
Housing Units5,484
Rent Burden21.3%
Crime
F
Violent88/100K
Property353/100K
Health
Obesity27.5%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain33.0 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation740 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.8%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+26.0%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries57
Did You Know?
The median home in Farmington was built in 1967.
21.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
21.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.