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An honest guide to Farmington: who it's for, who it isn't, what life is really like, and how to actually visit.
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Home to the University of Maine at Farmington and the gateway to western Maine ski country.
π² Did you know? Farmington is the birthplace of Chester Greenwood, who invented earmuffs in 1873.
By the numbers
As of July 2026, the typical home in Farmington is worth about $286,000 β about 23% below the U.S. average of $372,000, rent runs about $838 a month, the median household income is $39,646.
| Typical home value | $286,000 | Zillow, July 2026 |
| vs. U.S. typical home | -23% | $372,000 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $838 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Median household income | $39,646 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Population | 4,879 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
Sources: Zillow, July 2026; U.S. Census (ACS 2023). Figures are estimates that vary by household and season.
See how Farmington compares to all 106 Maine towns →The typical home value in Farmington is about $286,000 as of July 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 23% below the U.S. average of $372,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.
Typical rent in Farmington runs about $838 a month (U.S. Census ACS estimate). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.
The median household income in Farmington is about $39,646, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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