Farmington is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Farmington’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
As is often the case in a small city, Farmington doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The overall education level of Farmington is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 21.84%: 25.70% of adults 25 and older in the city have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Farmington in 2022 was $31,547, which is wealthy relative to Arkansas, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $126,188 for a family of four. However, Farmington contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Farmington is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Farmington home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Farmington residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Farmington include English, German, Irish, Italian, and British.
The most common language spoken in Farmington is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
