Population 6,354 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Farmington
Household size in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.54 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.59 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.60 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Farmington has 2.42 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.54, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 38.9 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.4 | 39.7 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.3 | 40.4 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.2 | 40.8 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.5 | +1.9 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.2, Farmington is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.7, a much bigger shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 10.4% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 9.6% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 9.7% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Farmington (8.9%), below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Boston area. The single-parent share is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Farmington
Renters in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.1% | 36.8% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.2% | 38.5% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.3% | 38.3% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.6% | 38.4% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.5 pts | +1.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.6% of households in Farmington rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 43.8% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southwest. The renter share has fallen 8.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 8.1% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 7.4% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 7.3% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 6.7% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Farmington: 7.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Boston area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1958 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1959 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1961 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1964 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Farmington is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Locally, though, homes here are newer than in the wider Boston area, where the median home dates to 1964. The median year built has moved up from 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $797 | $1,171 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $946 | $1,251 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $990 | $1,537 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,376 | $2,051 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$579 | +$881 | +$580 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Farmington costs $1,376 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $579 a month since 2006–10, up 73%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Farmington
Bachelor's degrees in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 42.2% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 44.1% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 48.2% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 51.9% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Farmington have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 15.8%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.9 points, mirroring the country. Only one other New Hampshire city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.8% | 89.8% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.0% | 90.6% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.9% | 91.5% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.4% | 91.8% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +2.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Farmington is close to the national rate: 88.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Boston area as a whole (91.8%). The share with a diploma has risen 8.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 7.0% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 8.0% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Farmington runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Farmington compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 2.42 | 47.2 | 8.9% | 23.6% | 7.5% | 1971 | $1,376 | 15.8% | 88.4% | 4.3% |
| Milton | 2.64 | 46.0 | 9.8% | 14.8% | 13.1% | 1979 | $1,554 | 19.7% | 92.7% | 2.9% |
| New Durham | 2.49 | 48.1 | 4.1% | 7.1% | 27.5% | 1983 | $1,402 | 31.4% | 94.1% | 8.8% |
| Union | 2.67 | 45.6 | 9.5% | 5.3% | 21.7% | 1980 | $1,493 | 21.5% | 91.6% | 3.8% |
| Rochester | 2.40 | 43.6 | 6.8% | 33.0% | 6.5% | 1976 | $1,386 | 26.8% | 93.3% | 2.7% |
| Lebanon | 2.54 | 43.9 | 7.8% | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1986 | $1,396 | 15.1% | 93.0% | 3.9% |
| South Barnstead | 2.67 | 48.8 | 5.8% | 9.2% | 12.5% | 1988 | $1,394 | 35.3% | 94.6% | 2.1% |
| Alton | 2.75 | 48.7 | 3.3% | 8.0% | 29.6% | 1982 | $852 | 33.7% | 95.6% | 3.2% |
| Center Barnstead | 2.90 | 42.9 | 4.8% | 4.6% | 26.4% | 1986 | $1,377 | 31.0% | 96.4% | 2.9% |
| Center Strafford | 3.01 | 41.5 | 9.8% | 3.8% | 7.1% | 1986 | $1,823 | 37.9% | 94.9% | 1.5% |
| Milton Mills | 2.57 | 50.5 | 12.4% | 7.2% | 14.3% | 1955 | $1,527 | 36.9% | 91.7% | 0.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Farmington. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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