At a Glance
Median Income
$78,945
$13,288 per capita
Home Value
$199,500
Zillow: $161,847
Bachelor's Degree+
32.2%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
28.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
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+
3.9 / 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 $78,945 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,288. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,734 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Farmington is $199,500 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,847. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
32.2% of adults in Farmington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Farmington has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population969
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density380/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born11.1%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$78,945
Per Capita$13,288
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty28.8%
County GDP$5,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$199,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$161,847
Housing Units105
Rent Burden27.4%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain55.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,832 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.2%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Farmington was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
11.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.