Life in Farmington research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Farmington over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Farmington:
The population in Farmington is 46,339.
The median home value in Farmington is $270,903.
The median income in Farmington is $63,745.
The cost of living in Farmington is 99 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Farmington is $993.
The unemployment rate in Farmington is 5.7%.
The poverty rate in Farmington is 19.7%.
The average high in Farmington is 67.6° and the average low is 37.1°.
Crime in Farmington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Farmington. Key points include:
There were 1,574 total crimes in Farmington in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Farmington is 3,410.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Farmington is 951.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Farmington is 2,459.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Farmington is 60.94% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Farmington / 100k People |
New Mexico / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,574 | 3,410.6 | 3,468.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 439 | 951.2 | 717.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 4.3 | 10.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 33 | 71.5 | 65.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 348 | 754.1 | 587.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,135 | 2,459.4 | 2,751.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 168 | 364.0 | 500.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 848 | 1,837.5 | 1,750.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 119 | 257.9 | 499.9 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Farmington summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Farmington. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Mexico. Key points include:
The cost of living in Farmington is 99 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Farmington is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Farmington is $270,903.
The median income in Farmington is $63,745.
| Living Expense | Farmington | New Mexico | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 95 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 102 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 92 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 89 | 100 | |
The average high in Farmington is 67.6° and the average low is 37.1°.
There are 29.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 9.4 inches of precipitation each year with 12.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Farmington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 29.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 9.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 12.8 |
The current population in Farmington is 46,339. The population has increased 3.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46,339 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 46,457 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 46,696 | 3.8% |
| 2020 | 44,967 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 45,258 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 45,582 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 45,857 | 4.1% |
| 2016 | 44,067 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 44,865 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 45,383 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 45,694 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 45,458 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 45,023 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 44,650 | - |
42.5% White with 19,710 White residents.
0.7% African American with 333 African American residents.
26.5% American Indian with 12,299 American Indian residents.
0.9% Asian with 400 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 17 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 160 Other residents.
5.3% Two Or More with 2,467 Two Or More residents.
23.6% Hispanic with 10,953 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Farmington | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.5% | 36.5% | 58.2% |
| African American | 0.7% | 1.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 26.5% | 8.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 5.3% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 23.6% | 48.2% | 19.0% |
Farmington is 52.5% female with 24,334 female residents.
Farmington is 47.5% male with 22,004 male residents.
| Gender | Farmington | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.7% | 49.5% |
1.0% of adults in Farmington completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Farmington completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Farmington completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Farmington completed some college.
15.0% of adults in Farmington completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Farmington completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Farmington completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Farmington completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Farmington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Farmington | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 23.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 17.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
4.8% of households in Farmington earn Less than $10,000.
5.2% of households in Farmington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.1% of households in Farmington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.9% of households in Farmington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.6% of households in Farmington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.0% of households in Farmington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.3% of households in Farmington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.5% of households in Farmington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.9% of households in Farmington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.8% of households in Farmington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Farmington | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.2% | 5.2% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.1% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.9% | 8.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.6% | 11.7% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 17.0% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.5% | 15.1% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.9% | 7.2% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.8% | 7.1% | 12.6% |