What are the schools like in Farmington, MN?

Farmington is served primarily by FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.4:1.

What is the median household income in Farmington?

The median household income in Farmington, MN is $114,737 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Farmington, MN?

Farmington has an average high temperature of 22.9°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Farmington, MN affordable or expensive?

Farmington's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Farmington is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $324,200 and the median rent is $1,214 per month.

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

Farmington has a violent crime rate of 79.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 333.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Farmington, MN a Good Place to Live?

Farmington is a small city of 23,487 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $114,737 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Farmington stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 104.5

Farmington's overall cost of living index is 104.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Farmington costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Farmington, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$324,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,214	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$114,737	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Farmington's violent crime rate is 79.2 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

79.2 /100k

Property Crime

333.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Farmington is served primarily by FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Farmington, MN	National Avg
School District	FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Farmington sees average highs of 22.9°F in January and 82.0°F in July, with 32.3 inches of annual precipitation and 41.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Farmington, MN
Average High — January	22.9°F
Average High — July	82.0°F
Annual Precipitation	32.3"
Annual Snowfall	41.0"

Demographics

Metric	Farmington, MN	National Avg
Population	23,487	—
Median Age	35.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.3%	18.9%
Asian	2.6%	6.3%
Under 18	31.8%	22.2%
65 and over	7.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Farmington

Farmington, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55024

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farmington, MN affordable or expensive?

Farmington's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Farmington roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $324,200 and median rent is $1,214/month.

What is the crime rate in Farmington, MN?

Farmington's violent crime rate is 79.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 333.4 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 PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 37.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Farmington, MN a good place to live?

Farmington, MN has a population of 23,487, a median household income of $114,737, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. 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 22.9°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.3 inches with about 41.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Farmington?

Farmington, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55024.

What is the population of Farmington?

The population of Farmington, Minnesota is 23,487 with a median age of 35.1. 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 104 (100 = US average), median home $324,200, median household income $114,737, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. 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.