Living in Farmington, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Farmington · Census data 2020–2024
Farmington has 27,134 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $141,120 (47% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $432,700, the median rent is $1,807/month.
Farmington at a glance
- Population
- 27,134
- Median age
- 43.5State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $141,120State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $432,700State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,807/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 74.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Farmington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 47% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 18% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Farmington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Farmington the median home value is $432,700, 30% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,807 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,707 a month in housing costs.
Farmington median household income
The median household income in Farmington is $141,120 and the income per person is $71,929. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Farmington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,837
- Owner-occupied
- 74.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.6%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.40
Farmington demographics
- Population
- 27,134
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 11,151
- Foreign-born
- 18.3%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Farmington ›
Education in Farmington
68.3% of adults 25 and older in Farmington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 34% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Farmington
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 22.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Farmington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 27,134 | $141,120 | $432,700 | $1,807 |
| Plainville | 17,551 | $84,343 | $254,000 | $1,126 |
| Avon | 18,946 | $154,058 | $479,700 | $1,857 |
| New Britain | 74,223 | $58,613 | $223,600 | $1,253 |
| West Hartford | 63,620 | $129,890 | $411,000 | $1,756 |
| Burlington | 9,680 | $165,120 | $418,700 | $1,427 |
| Bristol | 61,462 | $79,076 | $277,800 | $1,338 |
| Newington | 30,896 | $102,884 | $310,400 | $1,524 |
| Collinsville | 3,963 | $94,815 | $395,500 | $1,455 |
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What is the median household income in Farmington, CT?
The median household income in Farmington is $141,120, 47% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Farmington?
The median home value in Farmington is $432,700, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Farmington?
The median gross rent in Farmington is $1,807 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Farmington, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 47% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 18% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Farmington?
The median age in Farmington is 43.5 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Farmington?
The average commute to work in Farmington is 24 minutes; 22.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Farmington?
The unemployment rate in Farmington is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Farmington?
68.3% of adults in Farmington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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