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Farmington
  • Suburb of Hartford, CT
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Hartford

Farmington

#5 in Best Places to Live in Hartford Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      unavailable
    12. Commute
      B
    Farmington is a suburb of Hartford with a population of 26,559. Farmington is in Hartford County and is one of the best places to live in Connecticut. Living in Farmington offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Farmington and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Farmington are highly rated.
    About Farmington...
    Population
    26,559
    Suburb of
    Hartford
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $339,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,567
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      26%
    • Own
      74%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      11.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      19.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      23.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      137.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,309.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      227.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      31%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      19%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Farmington

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $106,773
    National
    $69,021
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