Profile for Farmington, Maine, ME

Farmington is on the Sandy River.

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 28. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 3.7 per 1,000 people.

Well-known residents have included:
· Chester Greenwood, inventor of earmuffs
· Seth Wescott, 2006 Olympics gold medal winner (snowboarding - snowboard cross)

Local festivals include:

• Farmington Fair - Sept. 16-22, 2007
• Chester Greenwood Day - Dec. 1, 2007

Historic sites and museums: Red Schoolhouse Museum, Union Meeting House

Colleges and universities: University of Maine

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was below the national average. (See library links below.)

Listed places near Farmington

Cemeteries (27)

Colleges (1)

Communities (4)

Libraries (3)

Ski areas (1)

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6% of Farmington residents report German ancestry, and 13% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Farmington ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Farmington was $13,982, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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27% of Farmington residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Farmington festival dates:

• Farmington Fair - Sept. 16-22, 2007
• Chester Greenwood Day - Dec. 1, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Farmington, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $362.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $836.

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The average commute time for Farmington workers is 19 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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