What are the schools like in Farmington, NH?

Farmington is served primarily by Farmington School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.7:1.

What is the median household income in Farmington?

The median household income in Farmington, NH is $44,664 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Farmington, NH?

Farmington has an average high temperature of 32.6°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Farmington, NH affordable or expensive?

Farmington's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Farmington is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $203,700 and the median rent is $1,016 per month.

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

Farmington has a violent crime rate of 189.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 697.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Farmington, NH a Good Place to Live?

Farmington is a small town of 3,722 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $44,664 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Farmington stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living. 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: 111.6

Farmington's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Farmington costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Farmington, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$203,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,016	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,664	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Farmington's violent crime rate is 189.0 per 100,000 residents — 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

189.0 /100k

Property Crime

697.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Farmington is served primarily by Farmington School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Farmington, NH	National Avg
School District	Farmington School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	7.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Farmington sees average highs of 32.6°F in January and 81.9°F in July, with 49.4 inches of annual precipitation and 38.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Farmington, NH
Average High — January	32.6°F
Average High — July	81.9°F
Annual Precipitation	49.4"
Annual Snowfall	38.9"

Demographics

Metric	Farmington, NH	National Avg
Population	3,722	—
Median Age	37.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.3%	22.2%
65 and over	9.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Milton, NH 4 mi Union, NH 7 mi Rochester, NH 8 mi Alton, NH 8 mi Milton Mills, NH 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Farmington

Farmington, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03835

Farmington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farmington, NH affordable or expensive?

Farmington's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Farmington roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $203,700 and median rent is $1,016/month.

What is the crime rate in Farmington, NH?

Farmington's violent crime rate is 189.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 697.7 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 School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.7:1. 10.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Farmington, NH a good place to live?

Farmington, NH has a population of 3,722, a median household income of $44,664, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. 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 32.6°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.4 inches with about 38.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Farmington?

Farmington, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03835.

What is the population of Farmington?

The population of Farmington, New Hampshire is 3,722 with a median age of 37.7. 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 112 (100 = US average), median home $203,700, median household income $44,664, crime index 43 (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.