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Farmington, New Mexico, in San Juan county, is 132 miles NW of Rio Rancho, New Mexico (center to center) and 143 miles NW of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The city has a population of 37,844.
In Farmington, about 57% of adults are married.
In 2000, Farmington had a median family income of $42,605. Farmington is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Farmington ($30,125). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 69% of housing units in Farmington are owner-occupied. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Farmington, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Farmington than in most places of its size.
Farmington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 6% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Farmington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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