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Farmington, New Hampshire

Introduction to Farmington, New Hampshire

Farmington, New Hampshire, in Strafford county, is 33 miles NE of Manchester, New Hampshire and 71 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 5,774.

Farmington History

A fort was built by the Colonial Assembly of Portsmouth at the foot of Lake Winnipesauke in order to prevent raids by the Abenaki Indians. After construction was completed in 1721, the town of Farmington was officially born. Farmington began as the Northwest Parish of Rochester, which was chartered in 1722. The town received its name from the docking site of a store commonly called Farmington Dock. In 1798, a petition for charter was granted and the town of Farmington was incorporated as a separate township.

Farmington and nearby Attractions

  • Blue Job State Forest
  • New Hampshire Farm Museum
  • Wentworth State Park
  • Farmington Country Club

Things To Do In Farmington

Farmington is close to the New Hampshire Farm Museum and the Blue Job State Forest. Farmington’s Opera House hosts numerous recreational events, such as theatre performances and musical programs. The Farmington Hay Day Festival is a popular local festival, which attracts many visitors every year. The Farmington Country Club, Rochester Country Club and Ledges Golf Course provide facilities for local golfers.

Farmington Transportation

Air transportation is available from Pease International Airport.

Farmington Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at the University of New Hampshire, New Hampshire College, Northern Essex Community College and the University of New England-University Campus.

High Points

Farmington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 18%Farmington Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Farmington, NH

Comparing Farmington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population95
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Age of the Population52
Well-Paid Single Men42
Senior Citizens34
Female Share of the Population26
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better63
People Above Poverty52
Median Family Income52
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home41
Public Transportation Use35
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing104
Affordability of Rents58
Housing Recently Built53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Affordability of Property Taxes49
People Living Alone36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime73
Low Violent Crime74
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