What are the schools like in Farmington, UT?

Farmington is served primarily by Davis District. The district operates 63 elementary schools, 17 middle schools, and 14 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.7:1.

What is the median household income in Farmington?

The median household income in Farmington, UT is $115,278 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Farmington, UT?

Farmington has an average high temperature of 36.4°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 49.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Farmington, UT affordable or expensive?

Farmington's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Farmington is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $558,300 and the median rent is $1,446 per month.

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

Farmington has a violent crime rate of 61.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1057.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Farmington, UT a Good Place to Live?

Farmington is a small city of 24,463 in Utah, with a median household income of $115,278 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Farmington stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. 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: 95.1

Farmington's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Farmington costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Farmington, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$558,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,446	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$115,278	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Farmington's violent crime rate is 61.1 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

61.1 /100k

Property Crime

1057.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Farmington is served primarily by Davis District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Farmington, UT	National Avg
School District	Davis District	—
Elementary Schools	63	—
Middle Schools	17	—
High Schools	14	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	49.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Farmington sees average highs of 36.4°F in January and 90.7°F in July, with 17.6 inches of annual precipitation and 49.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Farmington, UT
Average High — January	36.4°F
Average High — July	90.7°F
Annual Precipitation	17.6"
Annual Snowfall	49.6"

Demographics

Metric	Farmington, UT	National Avg
Population	24,463	—
Median Age	30.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.8%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	35.8%	22.2%
65 and over	9.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fruit Heights, UT 3 mi Kaysville, UT 4 mi Centerville, UT 4 mi West Bountiful, UT 6 mi Layton, UT 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Farmington

Farmington, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

84025

Farmington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farmington, UT affordable or expensive?

Farmington's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Farmington roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $558,300 and median rent is $1,446/month.

What is the crime rate in Farmington, UT?

Farmington's violent crime rate is 61.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1057.8 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 Davis District. The district has 63 elementary, 17 middle, and 14 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.7:1. 49.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Farmington, UT a good place to live?

Farmington, UT has a population of 24,463, a median household income of $115,278, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. 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 36.4°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.6 inches with about 49.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Farmington?

Farmington, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84025.

What is the population of Farmington?

The population of Farmington, Utah is 24,463 with a median age of 30.1. 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 95 (100 = US average), median home $558,300, median household income $115,278, crime index 30 (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.