Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Farmington is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 23,675. Residents earn $118,556 per year, which is 58% above the national average.
Based on current data, Farmington receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Farmington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Farmington is $118,556, which is significantly higher than the national average — 58% above $75,149. This places Farmington among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Farmington is $345,100, 22% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,275 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Farmington is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 71 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 878 per 100,000, 55% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Farmington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches, including 41.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 93.4% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $118,556 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,883 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,400 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $96,679 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,950 |
| County GDP | $37,138M |
| Restaurants | 748 |
| Healthcare | 1,340 |
| Retail | 1,196 |
| Manufacturing | 400 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,014 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.45% |
| Commute Time | 27.5 min |
| Work from Home | 18.6% |
| Census Median | $345,100 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $394,322 |
| Median List Price | $399,900 |
| Median List Price | $399,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $192 |
| Homes Sold | 26 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 78 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,275 |
| 10% above US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,014 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.45% |
| Obesity | 33.5% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.0% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,146/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,340 |
| Total Violent | 71.3/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 8.9/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 62.4/100K |
| Total Property | 878.4/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 165.0/100K |
| Theft | 659.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 53.5/100K |
| Arson | 31.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.3 inches |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 907 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 15.5 sq mi (40.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,526/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6592°N, 93.1687°W |
| County FIPS | 27037 |
Winner: Democrat by 12.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.1% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,526/sq mi |
| Total Area | 15.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,340 |
| Restaurants | 748 |
| Retail Stores | 1,196 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 27.5 min |
| Work from Home | 18.6% |