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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.
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.
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.
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.
The streets of Farmington are considered safe by both national and state standards.
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.
In Farmington, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Farmington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Farmington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women | |  |
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| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Age of the Population | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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