What are the schools like in Farmington, PA?

Farmington is served primarily by Uniontown Area SD. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 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, PA is $73,981 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.

What is the weather like in Farmington, PA?

Farmington has an average high temperature of 34.4°F in January and 78.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 88.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Farmington, PA affordable or expensive?

Farmington's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Farmington is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $207,400 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Crime rate data for Farmington is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Farmington, PA a Good Place to Live?

Farmington is a small town of 971 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $73,981 and a 5.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% 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: 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: 94.4

Farmington's overall cost of living index is 94.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Farmington costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Farmington, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$207,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,981	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Farmington is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Farmington, PA	National Avg
School District	Uniontown Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Farmington sees average highs of 34.4°F in January and 78.6°F in July, with 55.7 inches of annual precipitation and 88.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Farmington, PA
Average High — January	34.4°F
Average High — July	78.6°F
Annual Precipitation	55.7"
Annual Snowfall	88.8"

Demographics

Metric	Farmington, PA	National Avg
Population	971	—
Median Age	32.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	26.2%	22.2%
65 and over	15.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Deer Lake, PA 3 mi Chalkhill, PA 4 mi Ohiopyle, PA 5 mi Markleysburg, PA 8 mi Hopwood, PA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Farmington

Farmington, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

15437

Farmington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farmington, PA affordable or expensive?

Farmington's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Farmington roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $207,400 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Farmington, PA?

Crime data for Farmington is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Farmington?

Public schools in Farmington are operated by Uniontown Area SD. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 35.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Farmington, PA a good place to live?

Farmington, PA has a population of 971, a median household income of $73,981, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%. 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 34.4°F in January and 78.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.7 inches with about 88.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Farmington?

Farmington, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15437.

What is the population of Farmington?

The population of Farmington, Pennsylvania is 971 with a median age of 32.4. 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 94 (100 = US average), median home $207,400, median household income $73,981, 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.