The Town FilesFarmington, New Mexico
City in San Juan County · population 46,624 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $233,000
- Household income
- $68,784
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 38.7
Farmington is a city of 46,624 people in San Juan County, New Mexico. The median home is worth $233,000, above the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). It ranks more vibrant than 97% of New Mexico towns, more walkable than 86% of New Mexico towns, better for cycling than 85% of New Mexico towns.
How Farmington ranks
Percentile among New Mexico towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Mexico towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Farmington is worth $233,000, above the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $68,784, which is more affordable than 47% of New Mexico towns. Median rent is $1,037 a month. 66.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Farmington | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $233,000 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $1,037 | $916 |
| Median household income | $68,784 | $55,614 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.2× |
| Homeownership | 66.2% | 80.1% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Farmington
| People | Farmington | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.6% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.2% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.4% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.3% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Average commute | 19.5 min | 24.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.5% | 82.9% |
Weather in Farmington
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 19.2°F. About 7.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.6 inches of snow (typical New Mexico town: 10.7 in). Expect about 69 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 149 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Farmington since 1950, compared with 3 for the typical New Mexico town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 10, 1957 about 5.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 21, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 21, 2024.
Severe weather in San Juan County since 1996
San Juan County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2026 | Flood | EM-3660: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| June 20, 2024 | Fire | DR-4795: South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, And Flooding |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4529: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3460: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2013 | Flood | DR-4152: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in San Juan County
San Juan County had 46,650 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,008 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Farmington itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Farmington
20 public schools with 11,094 students, about 15.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| FARMINGTON HIGH | 9-12 | 1,821 | 17.5 |
| PIEDRA VISTA HIGH | 9-12 | 1,591 | 19.4 |
| HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 699 | 16.3 |
| TIBBETTS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 683 | 19.0 |
| HERMOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 628 | 14.3 |
| COUNTRY CLUB ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 527 | 15.5 |
| LADERA DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 526 | 14.6 |
| NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY | K-6 | 521 | 14.5 |
| MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 465 | 15.5 |
| MESA VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 462 | 14.4 |
| ESPERANZA ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 449 | 13.2 |
| APACHE ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 448 | 11.8 |
Towns near Farmington
- Crouch Mesa, NM5.3 mi · 5,257 people · home $89,200
- Lee Acres, NM7.4 mi · 4,170 people · home $187,400
- West Hammond, NM9.1 mi · 2,724 people · home $209,300
- Bloomfield, NM11.5 mi · 7,421 people · home $161,200
- Aztec, NM12.4 mi · 6,201 people · home $175,000
- Shiprock, NM28.6 mi · 7,718 people · home $104,400
Farmington questions
Is Farmington, New Mexico a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Farmington scores better for retirees than 16% of New Mexico towns and quieter than 4%. 16.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.7).
How much does a house cost in Farmington?
The median owner-occupied home in Farmington is valued at $233,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,784, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,037 a month.
What is the weather like in Farmington?
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 19.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 7.8 inches of precipitation a year and 8.6 inches of snow.
Does Farmington get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Farmington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 10, 1957. The typical New Mexico town has had 3.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)