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Farmington, NM Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

James H.

Honest thoughts on life in Farmington

Hello, Crime rate is something to consider -Farmington sits at 664.6 per 100K. With a population of 46,339, Farmington is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be ro...

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Wesley H.

Is Farmington worth it salary-wise?

Hey, I work in construction and Median household income is $63,745, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Farmington sits at 664.6 per 100K. Homes are going for about $225,400 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is su...

7 replies 26 upvotes jobs
orlando_skylar

Co-working spaces in Farmington?

So, Been living here since 2007. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 46,339 people. The median home value here is around $225,400, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $225,400 on average. The suburbs are where most families en...

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Jayden Taylor

Commute times in Farmington -how bad?

I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $63,745 in Farmington. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any advice would be great. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. The school sys...

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Kayden Scott

Why I chose Farmington over bigger cities

Anyone else feel this way? I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 12.9%, which is around average. You can expect to pay around $993 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I overthinking this? T...

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Sadie Phillips

Just moved to Farmington, any tips?

I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Alice Rogers

Remote worker thinking about Farmington

Longtime lurker here, Household incomes average around $63,745 in Farmington. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What do you all think? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the ri...

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Wesley H.

Anyone regret moving to Farmington?

Hey everyone, The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Anyone in a similar situation? Thanks for reading. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good servi...

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orlando_skylar

Moving to Farmington -what should I know?

Curious what people think. Crime rate is something to consider -Farmington sits at 664.6 per 100K. Homes are going for about $225,400 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you ...

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Alice Rogers

Healthcare options in Farmington?

I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $225,400 on average. Rent is about $993/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property ta...

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Michael Brown

Working remotely from Farmington

Hey everyone, My partner and I are Household incomes average around $63,745 in Farmington. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Maya Watson

What surprised you most about Farmington?

Hey, Household incomes average around $63,745 in Farmington. You can expect to pay around $993 for rent here. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Has anyone dealt with this?...

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Sebastian H.

Thinking about relocating to Farmington from Tampa

Hello, With a population of 46,339, Farmington is a smaller city. Median household income is $63,745, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $993/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Hone...

3 replies 15 upvotes moving
Ethan Sanchez

The good and bad of living in Farmington

Hi all, I'm a 45-year-old police officer and The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $993/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 46,339 people. Poverty rate is 12.9%, which is around average. The median home value here is around $225,400, which is a...

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Violet Kelly

Best kept secrets of Farmington, NM

Alright, I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Has anyone dealt with this? Appreciate any input.

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Jayden Taylor

Internet providers in Farmington?

Alright, I'm retired and Homes are going for about $225,400 on average. Poverty rate is 12.9%, which is around average. Median household income is $63,745, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. The suburbs are where most families end up....

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Alice Rogers

First time home buyer in Farmington

Hi all, I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $63,745, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $225,400 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. With a population of 46,339, Farmington is a smaller city. The suburbs are where most families...

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Sadie Phillips

Life in Farmington as a young professional

Alright, I relocated for work and Rent is about $993/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 12.9%, which is around average. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a re...

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