At a Glance
Median Income
$63,745
$31,294 per capita
Home Value
$225,400
Zillow: $272,697
Median Rent
$993/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
665/100K
3,358/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
330 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
3.1 / 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 $63,745 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,294. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,087 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Farmington is $225,400 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,697. Median rent is $993/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Farmington reports 665 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,358/100K. The murder rate is 4.4/100K.
Education
22.8% of adults in Farmington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Farmington has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population46,339
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,345/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,745
Per Capita$31,294
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$7,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$225,400
Rent$993
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$272,697
Housing Units17,708
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent665/100K
Property3,358/100K
Murder4.4/100K
Assault422/100K
Burglary678/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death18,277/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain7.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation5,459 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute18 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Farmington was founded in 1901.
The median home in Farmington was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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