At a Glance
Median Income
$118,556
$45,883 per capita
Home Value
$345,100
Zillow: $394,322
Median Rent
$1,275/mo
34.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
51/100K
759/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.1%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
270 sunny days/yr
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+
3.7 / 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 $118,556 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,883. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,950 business establishments, including 748 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Farmington is $345,100 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,322. Median rent is $1,275/month, with 34.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Farmington reports 51 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 759/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.1% of adults in Farmington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Farmington has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population23,675
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,526/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,556
Per Capita$45,883
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$37,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,400
Housing
A+
Home Value$345,100
Rent$1,275
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$394,322
Housing Units8,351
Rent Burden34.3%
Crime
F
Violent51/100K
Property759/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault47/100K
Burglary103/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,146/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation907 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.1%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute28 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Farmington was built in 1997.
18.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 748 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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