Hi all, We have two kids and With a population of 24,934, Farmington is a small town. Household incomes average around $120,432 in Farmington. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Thoughts? Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to.
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Henry Torres
Used to live on the Lakewood side, now on the Fairview side. Completely different vibe. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Michael Watson
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Internet is solid in most areas.
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Levi Lopez
We moved here with our family and I genuinely enjoy living here. Schools in Lakewood area are pretty good. Kids love it here.
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Ian C.
This.
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Sarah Thomas
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a accountant, 42, moved here 11 years ago from Boston. I've lived in East and The Heights, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Great outdoor activities nearby
2. Strong sense of community
3. Lots of family-friendly activities
4. The people are generally solid - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Rising rent and home prices
2. Can feel isolated
3. The walkability situation is competitive and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- East: Great for remote workers. average vibes, walkable.
- The Heights: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Boston, everything felt excellent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are competitive. Gas is wild. You can live comfortably on $100K-$130K here.
**Final verdict:**
Would recommend to anyone considering it.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Elena Jackson
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.
I've been here 7 years and it exceeded my expectations. The thing nobody mentions is nightlife. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the job market is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Cedar Grove side vs the Eastside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Grace Martinez
following this thread
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Cora Nelson
Public transit is surprisingly good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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Jacob Jimenez
We moved here with our family and it exceeded my expectations. Schools in Sunset area are solid. Kids love it here.
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Ellie Robinson
I work in manufacturing here and it's not perfect but it works for me. The job market for my field is surprisingly good. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Camila Gomez
The food scene here is pretty good. Tons of great Vietnamese places. it exceeded my expectations.
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