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Farmington.
About
Life in Farmington
Farmington is a family-heavy Davis County city between the Wasatch Front mountains and the Great Salt Lake, home to the Lagoon amusement park. About 81% of households own their home, the median age is just 33, and the median household income of $127,338 is about 58% above the national median. That prosperity shows in housing: the median home value is $650,700, nearly double the national figure, and rent averages $1,769.
Farmington at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Foreign-Born
4.6%
Broadband Internet
97.4%
of households
Population Growth
+7.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.6% foreign-born, most often from Germany
Who lives in Farmington: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Farmington, the largest foreign-born group is from Germany (17.0%), and 4.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
33.8%
of residents
65 and Older
10.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
48.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.1%
of households
Married Couples
74.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.43
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 18% above UT average
Rent, home values, and income in Farmington
In Farmington, rent runs 18% above the UT average, and home values are 33% above the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,388
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $681,489 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in Farmington and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Farmington is close to the UT average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · 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
Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area
Commute21.7 min avg
How Farmington residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Farmington, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Major hub13.4M 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 86% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Farmington runs 86% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
45.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
902.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Farmington Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
87.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Davis County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Davis County, which includes Farmington, the most common type is heavy snow, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Heavy Snow | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $180,000 |
| 2023 | 32 | Heavy Snow | $1.2M |
| 2022 | 16 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2021 | 14 | Excessive Heat | $219,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
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.
17 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Davis County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Davis County, which includes Farmington, is typically good — 231 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
231
per year
Moderate Days
127
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Davis County, county-wide
Climate87°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Farmington has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
17.6"
Annual Snowfall
49.6"
Hot Days/Year
56
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
122
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
91
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 22°F | 2.18" |
| Feb | 42°F | 27°F | 1.82" |
| Mar | 53°F | 33°F | 2.11" |
| Apr | 59°F | 39°F | 2.39" |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 2.71" |
| Jun | 81°F | 56°F | 1.33" |
| Jul | 91°F | 64°F | 0.71" |
| Aug | 89°F | 62°F | 0.80" |
| Sep | 79°F | 53°F | 1.25" |
| Oct | 64°F | 40°F | 1.90" |
| Nov | 49°F | 31°F | 1.59" |
| Dec | 38°F | 24°F | 1.86" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Farmington
Uninsured
2.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Farmington's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Intermountain Health Layton Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Layton
Lakeview Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.1 mi away · Bountiful
Western Peaks Specialty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 7.2 mi away · Bountiful
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.
Education23.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Farmington
Farmington's student/teacher ratio is 23.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 52.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
52.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.3:1
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 · 16,360 students · in-state tuition $6,625 · 46% graduate · median earnings $60,115 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 5,986 students · 76% graduate · median earnings $79,752 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 226 students · 59% graduate · median earnings $41,796 (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: Timpanogos Cave National Monument, 39 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Farmington
Farmington has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Timpanogos Cave National Monument (39 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
39 mi awayGolden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
54 mi awayFossil Butte National Monument
National Monument
85 mi awayPublic Libraries in Farmington
Davis County Library Headquarters
133 S Main Street, Farmington
Cities Near Farmington
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Farmington FAQ
Is Farmington, Utah affordable?⌄
Farmington's median rent is $1,769/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $127,338/year. Median home value is $650,700.
Is Farmington, Utah safe?⌄
Farmington's violent crime rate was 45 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 903 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Farmington, Utah?⌄
Farmington has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Farmington, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in Farmington is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,769/month and median household income is $127,338/year. The median home value is $650,700. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Farmington, Utah?⌄
The average commute in Farmington is 22 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