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Farmington, Connecticut

town · Hartford County

At a glance

27,134
Population
$432,700
Median home value (all homes)
43% above U.S. median
$502,065
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,807/mo
Median rent
34% above U.S. median
$141,120
Median household income
80% above U.S. median
23.8 min
Average commute
95.1%
Homes with broadband
2.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 116 — 16% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing60% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities25% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost12% below
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates97.4%
College graduates68.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Farmington Economic Development
The Town of Farmington's Economic Development Commission is comprised of seven individuals, representing various business interests, who volunteer their time and carry out commission duties established by ordinance. The Commission's mission statement, approved by the Town Council in their strategic plan, is to promote the growth of the tax base through programs and processes designed to encourage business retention, expansion and attraction while maintaining the character of the community.
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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