Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
11%
Farmington
Farmington, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,364
Population
24,205
Renter Mix
14% Rent
City parks galore in the suburbs of Minneapolis
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Located a few miles off of Interstate 35, Farmington is a convenient suburb and is a part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. Though Farmington boasts accessibility and perks for commuters, this city offers a small-town feel that residents adore. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, Farmington offers great schools like Farmington Elementary School and is home to well-kept parks, including North Creek Park and Rambling River Park.
Residents enjoy teeing off at the Fountain Valley Golf Club or supporting local businesses like the Bourbon Butcher Kitchen + Bar and Farmington Bakery. Chain dining options are also available in this town, giving residents a wider selection. From modern apartments to cozy, single-family homes, this Minneapolis suburb is sure to have everything you want in your new home!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$109,960
Average: $121,037
Education
6,550
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,417
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Farmington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
14%
Non-Renters
86%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Farmington, MN is $1,144 for a studio, $1,364 for one bedroom, $1,477 for two bedrooms, and $1,764 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Farmington has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,364/month
717 Sq Ft
House
$2,072/month
1,038 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Farmington, MN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
645 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
627 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
565 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
523 Students
Great Oaks Academy Charter School
Public
Grades K-5
309 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
721 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
878 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
2,201 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Dakota City
- Minnesota Zoo
- Buck Hill
Military Bases
Airports
- Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.