What are the schools like in Farmington, IL?

Farmington is served primarily by Farmington Central CUSD 265. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

What is the median household income in Farmington?

The median household income in Farmington, IL is $59,091 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.4%.

What is the weather like in Farmington, IL?

Farmington has an average high temperature of 33.6°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.3 inches.

Farmington, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Farmington, IL affordable or expensive?

Farmington's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Farmington is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $92,800 and the median rent is $917 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Farmington, IL?

Farmington has a violent crime rate of 87.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 615.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Farmington, IL a Good Place to Live?

Farmington is a small town of 2,097 in Illinois, with a median household income of $59,091 and a 8.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Farmington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Farmington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Farmington city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.6

Farmington's overall cost of living index is 88.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Farmington costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Farmington, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$92,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$917	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,091	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Farmington's violent crime rate is 87.9 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

87.9 /100k

Property Crime

615.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Farmington is served primarily by Farmington Central CUSD 265. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Farmington, IL	National Avg
School District	Farmington Central CUSD 265	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Farmington sees average highs of 33.6°F in January and 86.3°F in July, with 37.7 inches of annual precipitation and 21.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Farmington, IL
Average High — January	33.6°F
Average High — July	86.3°F
Annual Precipitation	37.7"
Annual Snowfall	21.3"

Demographics

Metric	Farmington, IL	National Avg
Population	2,097	—
Median Age	36.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	26.5%	22.2%
65 and over	15.6%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Farmington

Farmington, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61531

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farmington, IL affordable or expensive?

Farmington's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Farmington roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $92,800 and median rent is $917/month.

What is the crime rate in Farmington, IL?

Farmington's violent crime rate is 87.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 615.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Farmington?

Public schools in Farmington are operated by Farmington Central CUSD 265. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Farmington, IL a good place to live?

Farmington, IL has a population of 2,097, a median household income of $59,091, and an unemployment rate of 8.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Farmington?

Farmington averages 33.6°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.7 inches with about 21.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Farmington?

Farmington, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61531.

What is the population of Farmington?

The population of Farmington, Illinois is 2,097 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Farmington?

Key numbers for living in Farmington: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $92,800, median household income $59,091, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Farmington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.