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Farmington, NM

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Farmington.

Population: 57,550 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Farmington, NM is $308,162 — up 7.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $321,000 after a median 18 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,245/month. 21 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with drought, lightning, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$308,162

Typical home value

+7.1%

1-year change

18

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$308,162
1-year appreciation
+7.1%
3-year appreciation
+16.6%
5-year appreciation
+42.9%
10-year appreciation
+67.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$308,162
House Price Index (state)
414.6 (-1.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$321,000
Median list price
$349,925
Median price per sqft
$191
1-year sale-price change
-4.0%
Median days on market
18 days
Homes sold (recent period)
154
For-sale inventory
149
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
102
1-year forecast
+2.9%
Days to pending
36 days
New listings (monthly)
56

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,245/mo
1-year rent change
+5.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$850/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$855/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,116/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,545/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,673/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
21
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
4
High schools
5
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
FARMINGTON, Navajo Preparatory School
Schools include
ANIMAS ELEMENTARY, APACHE ELEMENTARY, BLUFFVIEW ELEMENTARY, COUNTRY CLUB ELEMENTARY, FARMINGTON HIGH

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
drought, lightning, winter weather, cold wave, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
16
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 49% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Lee Acres Landfill (USDOI) (4.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.3°F
Average high
67.3°F
Average low
37.3°F
Annual precipitation
7.9 in
Annual snowfall
8.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
248
Days with Moderate air quality
117
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
798
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,391
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,289

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Aztec Ruins National Monument (6 mi)
National parks include
Aztec Ruins National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park, Yucca House National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Exceptional Community Hospital Heliport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
2
Hospitals include
SAN JUAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC, SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.3 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+860 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1985
Housing built before 1970
21.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,493
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
45.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
36,426
Average weekly wage
$1,117
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
80

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

FarmingtonState medianUS median
Typical home value$308,162$278,357$288,527
Median sale price$321,000$325,000$325,000
Median days on market18 days90 days51 days
Typical rent$1,245/mo$1,495/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,493$929$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Farmington, NM?
$308,162.
What is the median sale price in Farmington, NM?
$321,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Farmington, NM?
Median days on market: 18 days.
What is typical rent in Farmington, NM?
Typical rent: $1,245/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Farmington, NM?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, lightning, winter weather, cold wave, heat wave.
Is Farmington, NM in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 16 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Farmington, NM?
Risk to homes is higher than 49% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Farmington, NM?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Farmington, NM?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Lee Acres Landfill (USDOI), 4.6 mi.
How many schools serve Farmington, NM?
21 schools (10 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Farmington, NM walkable?
Walkability index: 12.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Farmington, NM?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Farmington, NM?
Regional Price Parity: 92.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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