Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A-

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
University of Maine at Farmington Art Gallery
Theatre Arts
Alumni Theater
Theatre Arts
Emery Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Maine State Music Theatre
Theatre Arts
Sugar Wood Art Gallery
Art Gallery
State of Maine Ski Museum
Museum
Narrow Gauge Cinema
Cinema
Red Schoolhouse
Museum
Food and Drink (7) F
Giffords Family Ice Cream
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Tuck's Ale House
Bar
Wicked Good Candy
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Fitness (2) A+
Farmington Community Center
Community Centre
Dearborn Gymnasium
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Food City
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Parks (25) A+
The UMF Ampitheater
Park
Ricker Addition Front Play Space
Playground
Ricker Addition Play Space
Playground
Abbott Park
Park
147 Perham Park
Park
Scott Courtyard
Park
Hippach Playground
Playground
Ball Field Hippach Memorial House
Park
Hippach Field
Park
Meetinghouse Park
Park
Honor Roll Memorial Park
Park
Clifford Woods
Park
Prescott Field
Park
Bonney Woods
Park
The Bridge Street Green
Park
Whistle Stop Rail Trail
Park
Flint Woods
Park
Deer Park
Park
BPOE Farmington Elks Ball Field
Park
Baseball Field
Park
Farmington Park
Park
Bjorn Park
Park
Waltons Mill Pond Park
Park
Shops (17) A+
Everyone's Resource Depot
Convenience Store
Racing Mart Gas Station
Convenience Store
Broadway Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Devaney Doak & Garrett Booksellers
Books
Tough of Class Too
Clothing
Reny's Department Store
Department Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Dick's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Liquid Sunshine
Clothing
Twice Sold Tales
Books
Richard's Florist
Florist
Bouncing Baby Boutique
Fashion
Salon West
Beauty
Madore's Market
Convenience Store
Whistle-Stop Antiques Shop
Furniture
Hair Salon
Mall
Audio D and Finetone Hearing Aids
Mall
Pro Nails
Mall
Big Lots
Department Store
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commute B+

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Farmington.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations B+
Famrington - UMF Olsen Center
Bus Stop
Farmington - Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Walmart
Bus Stop
Franklin Memorial Hospital
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living B

The cost of living in Farmington is 101/100 - which is 2% lower than Maine.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B
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crime A+

Farmington crime rates are 1,130 per 100k, which is 14% lower than Maine
Property Crime
1,037 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
93 crimes per 100k A+
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employment D-

The median income in Farmington is $39,318 - which is 23% lower than Maine.
Med. Household Income
$39,318 F
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
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Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Farmington Police Department
Police
Farmington Fire Rescue
Fire Station
Farmington Fire Rescue
Ambulance Station
Farmington Police Station
Police
Franklin Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Franklin Memeorial
Hospital
Sandy River Center
Nursing Home
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B

Farmington home prices are $164,400 - which is 7% lower than Maine
Home Price
$164,400 C
Home Appreciation Rate
2% B-
Home Affordability
4.2x (home price to income ratio) D
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schools D

The Farmington graduation rate is 84% - which is 4% lower than Maine
School Test Scores
41% F
High School Grad. Rates
84% C-
Elementary Schools (4) F
W G Mallett School
Mt Blue Middle School
Cascade Brook School
Foster Regional Applied Tech Ctr
High Schools (1) F
Mt Blue High School
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ratings C+

Farmington has an overall rating of 66% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes C+
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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Farmington? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      The UMF Ampitheater
      Ricker Addition Front Play Space
      Ricker Addition Play Space
      Abbott Park
      147 Perham Park
      Scott Courtyard
      Hippach Playground
      Ball Field Hippach Memorial House

      Entertainment

      University of Maine at Farmington Art Gallery
      Alumni Theater
      Emery Art Gallery
      Maine State Music Theatre
      Sugar Wood Art Gallery
      State of Maine Ski Museum
      Narrow Gauge Cinema
      Red Schoolhouse

      Food & Drink

      Giffords Family Ice Cream
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's
      Tuck's Ale House
      Wicked Good Candy
      Subway
      Burger King
      Dunkin' Donuts

      B- Commute

      Is public transit available in Farmington? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Farmington.
      Drive to Work
      56%

      21% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      20%

      18% higher than the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Farmington? The cost of living in Farmington is 101/100 - which is 2% lower than Maine.
      Farmington
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Maine
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Farmington? Farmington crime rates are 1,130, which are 14% lower than Maine
      Total Crime
      1,130 per 100k people

      51% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 89

      51% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Farmington? The median income in Farmington is $39,318 which is 23% lower than Maine.
      Median household income
      $39,31829% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,75524% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      49% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Farmington a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Richard Batstone MD PA

      B Housing

      What are Farmington home prices? Farmington home prices are $164,400 - which is 7% lower than Maine
      Median home value
      $164,40011% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $73822% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      36% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Farmington have good schools? The Farmington graduation rate is 84% - which is 4% lower than Maine
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      15% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      10% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Farmington a good place to live? Farmington has an overall rating of 66% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      66%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      66%

      1 total surveys

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