Farmington, NH

Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Strafford County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,753 Population 600/sq mi density
$51,094 Median Income $28,297 per capita
$215,100 Home Value $426,843 Zillow
$957 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
189 Violent Crime/100K 727 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$51,094 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$215,100 home value, $957/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
189 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Farmington, NH

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,094
32% below
$28,297 per capita
Home Value
$215,100
24% below
Zillow: $426,843
Median Rent
$957/mo
18% below
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
189/100K
50% below
727/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
68%
Home Value
76%
Rent
82%
Poverty
86%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Farmington a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Farmington residents earn a median household income of $51,094 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,297. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,189 business establishments, including 306 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Farmington is $215,100 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $426,843. Median rent is $957/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Safety & Crime

Farmington reports 189 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 727/100K.

Education

13.4% of adults in Farmington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Farmington has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,753
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density600/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,094
Per Capita$28,297
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$7,984M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,244

Housing

A
Home Value$215,100
Rent$957
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$426,843
Housing Units1,734
Rent Burden29.6%

Crime

F
Violent189/100K
Property727/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,468/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation456 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Farmington was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Sanford Seacoast Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 306 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.