Living in Farmington, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Farmington · Census data 2020–2024
Farmington has 8,157 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $54,276 (27% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $166,600, the median rent is $902/month.
Farmington at a glance
- Population
- 8,157
- Median age
- 38.2State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $54,276State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $166,600State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $902/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 55.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Farmington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Farmington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Farmington the median home value is $166,600, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $902 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,310 a month in housing costs.
Farmington median household income
The median household income in Farmington is $54,276 and the income per person is $36,499. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Farmington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,939
- Owner-occupied
- 55.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.9%
- Vacant
- 11.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.00
Farmington demographics
- Population
- 8,157
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 10.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 3,502
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Farmington ›
Education in Farmington
38.1% of adults 25 and older in Farmington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 18.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Farmington
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 20%
- Drive alone
- 56.1%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 7.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.3%
Farmington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 8,157 | $54,276 | $166,600 | $902 |
| Wilton | 3,862 | $63,396 | $202,000 | $446 |
| Temple | 824 | $56,087 | $210,200 | $1,458 |
| Industry | 988 | $63,056 | $205,600 | $1,049 |
| New Sharon | 1,550 | $63,889 | $171,200 | $961 |
| Strong | 1,249 | $47,557 | $183,900 | $920 |
| New Vineyard | 607 | $61,806 | $190,000 | $925 |
| Chesterville | 1,397 | $61,635 | $214,000 | $1,088 |
| Starks | 556 | $63,500 | $148,500 | $1,063 |
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What is the median household income in Farmington, ME?
The median household income in Farmington is $54,276, 27% lower than the Maine median of $74,733 (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 $166,600, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Farmington?
The median gross rent in Farmington is $902 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Farmington, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
What is the median age in Farmington?
The median age in Farmington is 38.2 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Farmington?
The average commute to work in Farmington is 27 minutes; 20% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Farmington?
The unemployment rate in Farmington is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Farmington?
38.1% 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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