Farmington, New Mexico

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
46,457
Population
$61,388
Median Income
$219,300
Home Value
35.7
Median Age

Demographics

Farmington has a population of 46,457 with a median age of 35.7. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
52.8%
Hispanic
25.8%
Other
19.6%
Asian
1.1%
Black
0.7%
Demographic Value
Total Population46,457
Median Age35.7
White52.8%
Black or African American0.7%
Asian1.1%
Hispanic or Latino25.8%
Other / Two or More Races19.6%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Farmington is $61,388, which is 18.3% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $28,961. The poverty rate is 20.8%.

$61,388
Median Household Income
$28,961
Per Capita Income
20.8%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Farmington is 7.7%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Farmington, 87.6% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9.9% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
87.6%
Bachelor's+
20.6%
Graduate+
9.9%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher87.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher20.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree9.9%

Housing

The median home value in Farmington is $219,300, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $980. The homeownership rate is 62.9%.

$219,300
Median Home Value
$980/mo
Median Rent
62.9%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$219,300
Median Monthly Rent$980
Homeownership Rate62.9%
Vacancy Rate10.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Farmington, New Mexico?
The population of Farmington, New Mexico is 46,457 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Farmington, New Mexico?
The median household income in Farmington, New Mexico is $61,388. This is 18.3% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Farmington, New Mexico?
The median home value in Farmington, New Mexico is $219,300. The median monthly rent is $980.
What percentage of people in Farmington have a college degree?
In Farmington, New Mexico, 20.6% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 87.6% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Farmington, New Mexico an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Farmington, New Mexico is 3.6x (median home value $219,300 vs. median income $61,388), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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