Living in Farmington, Minnesota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Farmington · Census data 2020–2024

Farmington has 23,902 residents with a median age of 35.4. The median household income is $123,673 (39% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $366,200, the median rent is $1,241/month.

Farmington at a glance

Population
23,902
Median age
35.4State: 38.8
Median household income
$123,673State: $89,062
Median home value
$366,200State: $329,300
Median rent
$1,241/moState: $1,280
Homeowners
86.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.7%
Average commute
28 min

Is Farmington a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.

Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.

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 $366,200, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,241 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,175 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Farmington$366,200
Minnesota$329,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Farmington$1,241
Minnesota$1,280
United States$1,413

Farmington median household income

The median household income in Farmington is $123,673 and the income per person is $48,512. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).

Median household income

Farmington$123,673
Minnesota$89,062
United States$80,734

Housing in Farmington: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
8,528
Owner-occupied
86.5%
Renter-occupied
13.5%
Vacant
2.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1998
Average household size
2.85

Farmington demographics

Population
23,902
Median age
35.4
Under 18
29.1%
65 and older
8.1%
Households
8,313
Foreign-born
4.4%
Veterans
5.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White83.5%
Hispanic or Latino6.2%
Black4.2%
Asian3.7%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Farmington ›

Education in Farmington

38.7% of adults 25 and older in Farmington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Farmington38.7%
Minnesota39.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Farmington

Unemployment rate
3.4%State: 4.1%
Average commute
28 minState: 23 min
Work from home
20.4%
Drive alone
71.7%
Public transit
0.3%
Walk to work
0.9%
Homes with broadband
97.4%

Farmington vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Farmington23,902$123,673$366,200$1,241
Empire3,092$147,700$469,500$2,052
Lakeville74,354$139,041$452,500$1,806
Apple Valley55,679$97,673$370,400$1,738
Rosemount27,562$129,625$424,100$1,640
Coates131$82,250$240,000$1,146
Hampton590$109,545$318,300$1,083
Burnsville64,463$87,024$355,200$1,513
Credit River5,551$143,125$595,000—

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Living in Farmington: FAQ

What is the median household income in Farmington, MN?

The median household income in Farmington is $123,673, 39% higher than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (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 $366,200, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.

How much is rent in Farmington?

The median gross rent in Farmington is $1,241 per month, about 30.1% of household income.

Is Farmington, MN a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.

What is the median age in Farmington?

The median age in Farmington is 35.4 years (Minnesota: 38.8).

How long is the commute in Farmington?

The average commute to work in Farmington is 28 minutes; 20.4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Farmington?

The unemployment rate in Farmington is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Farmington?

38.7% 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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