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Farmington, Minnesota
Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Farmington, Dakota County, from Huerkamp Home Group.
Key takeaways
Farmington is a south metro city in Dakota County, home to 24,464 people. Here's what the public numbers say.
Sources: US Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2020–2024 American Community Survey; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
For sale now
The newest Farmington listings, live from the NorthstarMLS. Open any home for photos, maps and saved-search alerts.
$345,0005177 216th Street W, Farmington, MN 55024MLS #7168851
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes
$345,0005165 216th Street W, Farmington, MN 55024MLS #7168858Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes
$294,99021659 Magnolia Way, Farmington, MN 55024MLS #7168677Listing courtesy of Lennar Sales Corp
$475,0001740 Spruce Street, Farmington, MN 55024MLS #7168041Listing courtesy of Edina Realty, Inc.
$584,9001703 Spruce Street, Farmington, MN 55024MLS #7167432Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Southwest Regional
$579,9001727 Spruce Street, Farmington, MN 55024MLS #7167449Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Southwest RegionalSee all 129 Farmington homes for sale
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Listings from NorthstarMLS, updated every hour from 8 AM to 10 PM.
Recently sold
Homes sold in Farmington in the last 6 months, from NorthstarMLS.
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This home sale information is not an appraisal, competitive or comparative market analysis, CMA or home valuation.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Keller Williams Preferred Realty, a broker Participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity℠ Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Preferred Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity℠ logo or the Broker Reciprocity℠ thumbnail logo (little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty participates in Regional MLS’s Broker Reciprocity℠ program, allowing us to display other brokers’ listings on our site. However, Keller Williams Preferred Realty displays only listings located in the Minnesota communities covered on this website. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Use of listing data is subject to the license agreement. Open House information is subject to change without warning.
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Housing market · September 2026
Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Farmington was $392,000, down 2.0% from the year before, with 451 homes sold.
NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full Farmington market report
Living in
The answer
Farmington is a south metro city, and it's about 41 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 38 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 88.8% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1998, and 86.5% of households own their home.
Demographics · Farmington, MN
According to the Census Bureau, Farmington's median household income is $123,673, 16% higher than the Dakota County median (Dakota County: $106,318). The median age is 35.4, 86.5% of households own their home and 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; population from 2024 estimates. Home values are owner estimates; values shown with “+” are the Census reporting cap.
Population trend
Farmington's population grew 3.3% between 2020 and 2024, from 23,676 to 24,464 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.
US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.
| Year | Residents |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 23,656 |
| 2021 | 23,709 |
| 2022 | 23,642 |
| 2023 | 23,970 |
| 2024 | 24,464 |
School planning
Ask the district for the school assignment of the exact address for the year you'll enroll, since boundaries can change. Being near a school doesn't guarantee a spot, and charter and private schools set their own rules.
Minnesota Report Card (Department of Education)
District coverage: US Census Bureau 2024 school district boundaries.
Crime data
Ask the police department that serves the address for its current reports, and compare places only across the same time period and offense definitions. Missing data doesn't mean zero crime, and a citywide number doesn't describe a particular street.
By ZIP code
ZIP 55024 covers most of Farmington.
| ZIP | Share of city | Median home value | Median household income | Homeowners | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55024 | 100% | $378,700 | $127,280 | 88.7% | Homes for sale |
ZIP code areas (ZCTAs) covering at least 5% of the city; values for the whole ZIP area, Census ACS 2020–2024.
Outdoor living
Farmington has little open water inside city limits, but lakes and regional parks are a short drive away. 2 lakes of 10 acres or more touch Farmington; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.
Commute & transportation
Farmington residents' average one-way commute is 27.7 minutes (Census ACS). 71.7% drive alone, 0.3% take public transit and 20.4% work from home.
Drive times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data from the city's Census center point, light traffic. Rush hour takes longer.
Economy & jobs
The largest share of employed Farmington residents work in education, health care and social assistance (20%), followed by manufacturing (14.4%). The unemployment rate averaged 3.4% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).
Census ACS 2020–2024, industry of employed residents 16 and older (C24050) and employment status (B23025).
City comparison
The three communities with the shortest drive from Farmington, side by side.
| Metric | Farmington | Lakeville | Apple Valley | Empire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 24,464 | 77,971 | 55,272 | 3,068 |
| Change since 2020 | +3.3% | +12.2% | -1.9% | -2.2% |
| Median home value | $366K | $453K | $370K | $470K |
| Median household income | $124K | $139K | $98K | $148K |
| Median gross rent | $1,241 | $1,806 | $1,738 | $2,052 |
| Homeowners | 86.5% | 87.8% | 73.4% | 94.3% |
| Median age | 35.4 | 36.8 | 39 | 37.3 |
| Average commute | 27.7 min | 23.6 min | 24.6 min | 30.4 min |
| Drive to downtown Minneapolis | 41 min | 33 min | 28 min | 51 min |
Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Cost of ownership
Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at Farmington's Census median home value; the interest rate, property tax and insurance are yours to fill in from a lender quote, the county's tax statement and an insurance quote. This is an illustration, not a loan estimate.
Selling in Farmington
We haven't confirmed a city pre-sale inspection for Farmington; check with the city before you list. Every Minnesota sale still includes the state disclosures: property condition, wells, septic systems, radon, lead paint for older homes and more.
Selling in Minnesota: every city's rules and the state disclosures · Estimate your net proceeds
Is Farmington right for you?
Planning a move
Local stories
Stories about Farmington: new development, parks, local businesses and the housing market.
The 78,000-square-foot Hy-Vee was never built. Farmington's only grocery store is now a family-run shop on Elm Street. Here's where to buy food in town through November, and what the city's market study says about getting a full-size grocer.
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Living in Minneapolis on YouTube
Jason's videos about Farmington: neighborhoods, homes and what living here is really like.
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Farmington FAQ
The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Farmington at $366,200, 4% lower than the Dakota County median (Dakota County: $381,000). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Farmington homes for sale in our home search.
About 24,464 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city grew by 3.3% between 2020 and 2024.
Farmington Public School District (about 99% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.
About 41 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 38 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 27.7 minutes (Census ACS).
It depends on what you need. Farmington has a median household income of $123,673, 86.5% homeownership and a 27.7-minute average commute. Visit at the times you'd normally drive, check the school assignment for the address, and compare total ownership costs before you decide.
The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,241 a month, compared with $1,548 in Dakota County (Census ACS 2020–2024).
55024 covers most of the city. ZIP code areas and city limits don't match exactly, so check the city on the property record.
Most financed purchases close about 30 to 45 days after an accepted offer, and cash purchases can close sooner. Your lender, the appraisal and the title company set the actual timeline.
We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for Farmington. Every Minnesota seller still owes the state disclosures (property condition, wells, septic, radon and more), and some counties require a septic inspection. Check with the city before you list.
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Drive times from Farmington in light traffic, with each community's Census median home value.
