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Farmington, UT


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Farmington, Utah

Farmington, Utah, in Davis county, is 7 miles SE of Layton, Utah (center to center) and 373 miles W of Denver, Colorado. The city is considered part of the Salt Lake City - Ogden metropolitan area. Farmington has a population of 12,081.

The People and Families of Farmington

In Farmington, about 66% of adults are married. Farmington is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about Farmington is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Farmington had a median family income of $78,492. Farmington is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Farmington finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Farmington ($1,400). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Farmington are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Farmington Housing

About 87% of housing units in Farmington are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Farmington pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Farmington, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyFarmington Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyFarmington College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyFarmington People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Farmington Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%Farmington Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 10%Farmington Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Farmington Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Farmington Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Farmington, UT

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old92
Well-Paid Single Men49
Racial Diversity37
Well-Paid Single Women18
Senior Citizens12
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults910
People in Middle Class or Better910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built108
Affordability of Property Taxes61
Affordability of Rents31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals15
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime910

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