Below Average CostNear National AverageFARMINGTON R-VII
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Farmington is a small city of 17,859 in Missouri, with a median household income of $49,317
and a 4.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Farmington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
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: 92.1
Farmington's overall cost of living index is 92.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Farmington costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Farmington, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$168,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$789
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,317
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Farmington's violent crime rate is 323.0 per 100,000 residents
— 15% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
323.0 /100k
Property Crime
2751.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Farmington is served primarily by FARMINGTON R-VII.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Farmington, MO
National Avg
School District
FARMINGTON R-VII
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Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Farmington sees average highs of 42.8°F in January
and 88.5°F in July,
with 45.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.7 inches of snow per year.
Farmington's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Farmington roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $168,400 and median rent is $789/month.
Farmington's violent crime rate is 323.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2751.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Farmington are operated by FARMINGTON R-VII.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Farmington, MO has a population of 17,859, a median household income of $49,317, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%.
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.
Farmington averages 42.8°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.2 inches
with about 8.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Farmington, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63640.
The population of Farmington, Missouri is 17,859 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Farmington: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $168,400, median household income $49,317, crime index 103 (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.
