Farmington is a somewhat small town located in the state of New Hampshire. With a population of 6,806 people and two associated neighborhoods, Farmington is the 48th largest community in New Hampshire.
A relatively large number of people in Farmington telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 14.54% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Farmington is worth considering.
As is often the case in a small town, Farmington doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The citizens of Farmington are slightly less educated than the national average of 21.84% for the average city or town: 16.30% of adults in Farmington have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree
The per capita income in Farmington in 2022 was $34,857, which is low income relative to New Hampshire, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $139,428 for a family of four. However, Farmington contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Farmington home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Farmington residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Farmington include English, Irish, French, German, and French Canadian.
The most common language spoken in Farmington is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.