Homes for Sale in Farmington, MN
Farmington is a charming Dakota County city that beautifully balances a historic downtown with affordable new construction for growing families. The community features extensive walking and biking paths, including the scenic Vermillion River trails. It offers a relaxed, small-town atmosphere supported by the strong ISD 192 school district.
Why Live in Farmington
Farmington Market Snapshot
Monthly figures from the NorthstarMLS Local Market Update.
Median Sales Price
% of Original List Price Received
Days on Market
Closed Sales
Homes for Sale
Months Supply
Supply vs. Demand Trends
Farmington Housing Market Today
Here is where the Farmington market stood in September 2026. The median sale price has decreased by 6% from last year to $385,000, though an opposite trend in price per square foot suggests this change more likely reflects the mix of homes that sold. Homes are selling 9 days longer than last year, averaging 49 days on market, and sellers are receiving 99.2% of their original asking price. The area is currently a balanced market with 3.7 months of supply. Active inventory is up 10% from last year to 148 homes for sale.
In a balanced market, neither side has a steep advantage, making careful pricing for sellers and steady negotiation for buyers the key to success.
In Farmington, homes were most commonly built in 2000-2009, about 86% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Roughly 72% of homes are single-family detached, and the median home was built in 1998.
Homeowners with a mortgage typically spend $2,175 a month on housing costs, similar to the Twin Cities metro and the median property tax bill is $4,240 a year.
Data: NorthstarMLS Local Market Update via 10K Research, published October 12, 2026.
Farmington market questions
Is Farmington a buyer's or seller's market?
Farmington was a balanced market in September 2026, with 3.7 months of supply. Under about 3 months generally favors sellers, 3 to 6 months is considered balanced, and over 6 months favors buyers. There were 148 homes for sale.
How fast are homes selling in Farmington?
Homes that sold in September 2026 spent an average of 49 days on market, 9 days slower than a year earlier. Sellers received 99.2% of their original list price on average.
Are home prices going up in Farmington?
No. The median sale price fell 6.1% year over year to $385,000. Price per square foot moved the other way (from $197 to $208), which suggests the change mostly reflects the mix of homes sold.
Living in Farmington
Housing, cost of ownership and commuting, compared with the Twin Cities metro.
In Farmington, homes were most commonly built in 2000-2009, about 86% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 28 minutes.
Data: ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
What does it cost to own a home in Farmington?
Homeowners with a mortgage typically pay $2,175 a month in housing costs and the median property tax bill is $4,240 a year.
Median home value
$366,200
Similar to the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.
Median property taxes paid
$4,240/yr
Higher than the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.
Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)
$2,175/mo
Similar to the Twin Cities metro
Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.
Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)
$781/mo
Similar to the Twin Cities metro
Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.
Median rent
$1,241/mo
Lower than the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.
What are homes like in Farmington?
About 86% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and the median home was built in 1998.
Owner-occupied homes
86%
Higher than Twin Cities metro overall
The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.
Median year built
1998
Similar to the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of years when homes in the area were built.
Home age by decade
The share of homes built during each period.
- 2020 or later2%
- 2010-201910%
- 2000-200932%
- 1990-199925%
- 1980-19899%
- 1970-19797%
- 1960-19694%
- 1950-19594%
- 1939 or earlier6%
Types of homes
The share of housing units in each building type.
- Single-family detached72%
- Townhome / attached16%
- 5+ units8%
How do people get around in Farmington?
The average one-way commute is 28 min and 97% of homes have broadband.
Average commute
28 min
Higher than the Twin Cities metro
The average one-way travel time to work for commuters.
How people get to work
The share of workers using each listed way to get to work.
- Drive alone72%
- Carpool6%
- Work from home20%
Homes with broadband
97%
Similar than Twin Cities metro overall
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
What's Nearby in Farmington
OpenStreetMap lists 52 parks, 1 trail, 1 library, and 8 schools within the Farmington city boundary.
Parks
52
20 named
- Daisy Knoll Park
- Dakota Estates Park
- Depot Way Arts Park
- Fair Hills Park
- Farmington Preserve Park
- Hill Dee Park
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- Jim Bell Park
- Lake Julia Park
- Meadowview Park
- Middle Creek Park
- Native Prairie Planting Park
- North Creek Park
- Pine Knoll Park
- Prairie Pines Park
- Rambling River Park
- Silver Springs Park
- Tamarack Park
- Troy Hill Park
- Vermillion Grove Park
- Westview Park
Official source: City of Farmington (opens in new tab)
Schools
8
7 named
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