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Farmington, MN

Dakota CountyElev. 275 m
Population
23,675
Median home
$345,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
14
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Farmington

Farmington is a city in Minnesota with about 23,675 residents. Farmington sits in Dakota County. The median age is 35.6 and the median household income is $118,556. Homes carry a median value of $345,100, and about 87% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (82.4%). Around 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
23,675
Median age
35.6
Median household income
$118,556
Per-capita income
$45,883
Poverty rate
3.8%
High-school grad or higher
93.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.1%
Unemployment
3.6%
Avg. commute
27.5 min
Work from home
18.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White82.4%
Hispanic or Latino6.4%
Black4.1%
Asian3.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts45.2%
Sales & office18.5%
Production, transportation & material moving15.1%
Service12.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$345,100
Median gross rent
$1,275/mo
Owner-occupied
86.6%
Median year built
1997
Households
8,229
Avg. household size
2.86

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Farmington has 14 public schools — 7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading55%
Math55%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

DAKOTA PRAIRIE AREA LEARNING CENTERHighGrades 8–12
FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
Farmington Online - HighHighGrades 9–12
Farmington Online - MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
LEVI P. DODGE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
ROBERT BOECKMAN MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
AKIN ROAD ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
FARMINGTON ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
Farmington Online - ElementaryElementary
Great Oaks Academy Charter SchoolElementarycharter
MEADOWVIEW ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
NORTH TRAIL ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
Dakota County Area Learning School

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime73% below national
Farmington106
Minnesota264
United States386
↑ 108% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime79% below national
Farmington404
Minnesota1,727
United States1,952
↓ 47% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Farmington Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Farmington.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Dakota County
Strong windVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Farmington is in Dakota County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Farmington sits in Dakota County. Elevation ~275 m.

Map of Farmington
Farmington, MN
Where Farmington is
MinneapolisSt. PaulRochesterDuluthBloomingtonBrooklyn ParkFarmington
Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Church of the AdventExchange Bank BuildingAkin, Daniel F., House
Notable people from Farmington
Steve NelsonTim ConboyPatrick SundermanMatt Simon
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Nearby cities
Lakeville (4 mi)Apple Valley (6 mi)Rosemount (8 mi)Burnsville (9 mi)Eagan (11 mi)Savage (12 mi)

Common questions

Farmington — frequently asked

What is the population of Farmington, Minnesota?
Farmington has a population of about 23,675, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Farmington?
The median home value in Farmington is $345,100, and the median gross rent is $1,275/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Farmington safe? What is the crime rate?
Farmington Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 106 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Farmington face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Dakota County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Farmington?
Farmington has 14 public schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Farmington?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Farmington. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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