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Farmington.
About
Life in Farmington
Farmington is a community of 23,675 people in Minnesota. The median household income is $123,673, median rent runs about $1,241 per month, and median home values are around $366,200. Unemployment is low at 3.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Farmington at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Foreign-Born
4.4%
Broadband Internet
97.4%
of households
Population Growth
+7.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.4% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Farmington: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Farmington, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (16.6%), and 2.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.1%
of residents
65 and Older
8.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.9%
of households
Married Couples
59.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.85
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for MN
Rent, home values, and income in Farmington
In Farmington, home values are 11% above the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,240
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
86.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1998
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $398,729 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MN
Unemployment in Farmington and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Dakota County, which includes Farmington, is close to the MN average.
Unemployment rate
Farmington: Dakota County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Dakota County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Farmington Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area
Commute27.7 min avg
How Farmington residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Farmington, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Major hub17.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 85% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Farmington runs 85% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
48.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
275.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Farmington Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
89.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Dakota County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Dakota County, which includes Farmington, the most common type is hail, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 17 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2022 | 18 | Hail | $2.1M |
| 2021 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $153,700 |
| 2020 | 16 | Winter Storm | $10,000 |
| 2019 | 20 | Hail | $10,000 |
| 2018 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Dakota County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Dakota County, which includes Farmington, is typically good — 267 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
267
per year
Moderate Days
88
per year
Unhealthy Days
5
per year
Dakota County, county-wide
Climate80°F summers, 11°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Farmington has mild summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 11°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
55°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
57°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
26°/11°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
32.3"
Annual Snowfall
41.0"
Hot Days/Year
7
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
150
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
94
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 8°F | 1.05" |
| Feb | 28°F | 12°F | 0.81" |
| Mar | 41°F | 24°F | 1.66" |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 2.72" |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 3.93" |
| Jun | 78°F | 59°F | 4.89" |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 4.24" |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 4.42" |
| Sep | 72°F | 52°F | 3.20" |
| Oct | 58°F | 39°F | 2.75" |
| Nov | 42°F | 27°F | 1.64" |
| Dec | 28°F | 14°F | 1.01" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Farmington
Uninsured
2.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Farmington's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.4 mi away · Burnsville
Northfield Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.8 mi away · Northfield
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Farmington
Farmington's student/teacher ratio is 16.4:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 38.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Farmington (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 7,044 students · in-state tuition $6,567 · 26% graduate · median earnings $55,051 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,093 students · in-state tuition $62,700 · 85% graduate · median earnings $68,656 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 2,193 students · in-state tuition $6,583 · 28% graduate · median earnings $56,727 (10 yrs after entry)
Dakota County Technical College
7.1 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 2,168 students · in-state tuition $6,909 · 52% graduate · median earnings $56,812 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,086 students · in-state tuition $72,069 · 91% graduate · median earnings $82,742 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 20 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Farmington
Farmington has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (20 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
20 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
82 mi awayPublic Libraries in Farmington
Farmington Community Library
508 Third Street, Farmington
Cities Near Farmington
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Farmington FAQ
Is Farmington, Minnesota affordable?⌄
Farmington's median rent is $1,241/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $123,673/year. Median home value is $366,200.
Is Farmington, Minnesota safe?⌄
Farmington's violent crime rate was 49 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 276 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Farmington, Minnesota?⌄
Dakota County, which includes Farmington, has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Farmington, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in Farmington is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,241/month and median household income is $123,673/year. The median home value is $366,200. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Farmington, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in Farmington is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from