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Farmington is a city located in the US State of New Mexico. The city has a population of just over 45,000 and serves as the commercial hub for Northwestern New Mexico.
It is located in the “Four Corners” region of the US, where four states – Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona – all meet. Farmington is the largest city in this area, so also serves as the commercial and economic hub of the “Four Corners.”
Outdoor Fun In Farmington
Along with many towns in New Mexico, Farmington is well set up to take advantage of the excellent climate in this part of the United States. A number of well maintained parks and reserves exist within the city and also at its extremities, allowing for a range of outdoor recreations to be enjoyed. From camping, fishing, hiking and mountain biking all the way through to white water rafting, if you like getting out and enjoying nature first hand then Farmington has a lot to offer.
Main Street is very much the commercial hub, lined with a wide range of stores, restaurants and bars and there are also several large shopping malls.
Key Facts:
- Median Age: 33.5
- Median Household Income: $53,766
- Median Property Value: $172,600
- Cost of Living: 3% higher than state average, 2% lower than national average
- Unemployment Rate: 7.4%
- Crime Rate: 79% higher than national average
Oil Town
Farmington is something of an oil town, with much of the economy driven by this natural resource – and around 10% of all the jobs in town are directly connected to the oil industry.
The largest single employing sector is Retail, at almost 16% of the workforce – fitting for a city that is the commercial hub for a wide geographic area.
Healthcare at 13% and Education at 9% are large employers. Administration (2.3%) and Professional and Tech Services (3.5%) are quite low, reflecting a city with no major corporations or companies headquartered here.
