Farmington, MN

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.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
23,675 Population 1,526/sq mi density
$118,556 Median Income $45,883 per capita
$345,100 Home Value $394,322 Zillow
$1,275 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
71 Violent Crime/100K 878 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$118,556 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$345,100 home value, $1,275/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
71 violent crimes/100K (81% below avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $118,556
58% higher than US avg
Home Value $345,100
22% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 71/100K
81% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 38.1%
13% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,275
10% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.5%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.2%
82% lower than US avg

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

People

Population23,675
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,526/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 86%

Economy

A+
Median Income$118,556
Per Capita$45,883
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$37,138M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$345,100
Rent$1,275
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$394,322

Crime

F
Violent71/100K
Property878/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault62/100K
Burglary165/100K

Health

Obesity33.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain32.3 in/yr
Elevation907 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.1%
High School+93.5%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute28 min
EV Stations2
Libraries10

Is Farmington a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Farmington has a population of 23,675 with a density of 1,526 people per square mile. The median age is 35.6 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.6%), with 4.2% Black.

Population

23,675
Total Population
1,526
People / sq mi
35.6yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
15.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Farmington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.4%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.6%
51% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Farmington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Farmington is $118,556, which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Farmington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$118,556
58% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,883
Avg Weekly Wage$1,400
IRS Avg AGI$96,679

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.2%
82% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,950
County GDP$37,138M

Business (County)

Restaurants748
Healthcare1,340
Retail1,196
Manufacturing400

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,014
43% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.45%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.5 min
Work from Home18.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Farmington is $345,100, 22% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,275 (10% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $394,322.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$345,100
22% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$394,322
Median List Price$399,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$399,900
$/Sq Ft$192
Homes Sold26
Sale-to-List Ratio99.3%
Price Drops33.3%
Inventory78

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,275
10% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,014
43% above US avg
Effective Rate1.45%
In Farmington, 33.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.7% report depression. 21.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.5%
4% above US avg
Diabetes7.9%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure26.0%
Asthma10.1%
COPD4.1%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity21.0%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress15.3%
Physical Distress10.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.5%
Checkup Rate73.2%
Premature Death5,146/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.5/10
Exercise Access96.9%
Healthcare Facilities1,340
Farmington has a violent crime rate of 71 per 100,000 residents, 81% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 878 per 100,000 (55% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent71.3/100K
81% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape8.9/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault62.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property878.4/100K
55% below US avg
Burglary165.0/100K
Theft659.9/100K
Vehicle Theft53.5/100K
Arson31.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Farmington has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.3 inches
15% below US avg
Snowfall41.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation907 ft (276 m)
Area15.5 sq mi (40.2 km²)
Population Density1,526/sq mi
Coordinates44.6592°N, 93.1687°W
County FIPS27037
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 38.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 12.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.5%
D 55.4%

Winner: Democrat by 12.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+38.1%
13% above US avg
High School+93.5%
School Test Score6.08
A Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,526/sq mi
Total Area15.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities1,340
Restaurants748
Retail Stores1,196

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.5 min
Work from Home18.6%

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