Cost of Living in Farmington, ME
Population 8,021 · Maine · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Farmington sits on the smaller end of the Maine city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.
Located 135 miles northeast of Manchester, Farmington is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 49% lower than Manchester's $336,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Farmington
The median home value in Farmington is $170,200 — 44% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $897/month, 32% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $53,204/year is 29% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average of 4.8%. Maine's top state income tax rate is 7.2% and the combined sales tax is 5.5%. The climate averages highs of 55.2°F and lows of 37.0°F. Overall, Farmington has a cost of living index of 61 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 39% less expensive.
Farmington has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 29 | 32 | 41 | 54 | 66 | 74 | 80 | 79 | 71 | 58 | 46 | 35 |
| Low °F | 12 | 14 | 23 | 34 | 45 | 54 | 60 | 59 | 51 | 40 | 30 | 20 |
| Precip" | 2.62 | 2.32 | 3.21 | 3.82 | 3.27 | 4.01 | 3.20 | 3.41 | 3.90 | 4.69 | 3.95 | 3.44 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Farmington, ME?
Farmington has a cost index of 61 (100 = national average). It is 39% below the national average.
What is average rent in Farmington, ME?
The median gross rent in Farmington is $897 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Farmington?
The median home value in Farmington is $170,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Farmington?
The median household income in Farmington is $53,204 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Farmington, ME?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Farmington is 5.5%. The Maine state income tax top rate is 7.2%.
Is Farmington, ME affordable?
Yes, Farmington is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 61 — about 39% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Farmington?
Farmington has average high temperatures of 55.2°F and average lows of 37.0°F. Annual precipitation is 41.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Farmington at a Glance
- Population
- 8,021
- Median Income
- $53,204
- Home Value
- $170,200
- Median Rent
- $897/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.4%
- Avg High Temp
- 55.2°F
- Sales Tax
- 5.5%
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