Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
20%
Farmington, MO
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$840
Population
17,502
Renter Mix
45% Rent
A historic community in the eastern Missouri countryside
Rural
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Small Town
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Historic
Farmington is a small city in rural eastern Missouri, about seventy miles south of Saint Louis. Founded in 1798, the city is rich with history and character: the Downtown district is backed with beautifully preserved vintage buildings, with countless historic homes scattered all throughout the surrounding neighborhoods. Saint Joe State Park sits just west of the city, providing a terrific venue for spending quality time outdoors. The local rental market tends to be quite affordable, with apartments, condos, and single-family homes available to fit any budget or lifestyle.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,423
Average: $69,773
Education
2,609
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,717
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Farmington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Farmington, MO is $841 for one bedroom, $1,002 for two bedrooms, and $1,460 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Farmington has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$841/month
658 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Farmington, MO is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
551 Students
Public
Grades K-5
399 Students
Public
Grades K-5
399 Students
Washington-Franklin Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
325 Students
Washington-Franklin Elementary
Public
Grades K-5
325 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
629 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
629 Students
Public
Grades 4-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,274 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,274 Students
Public
Grades 4-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- St. Joe State Park
- Missouri Mines State Historic Site
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Colleges
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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.