Pros and Cons of Living in Farmington

Farmington's core trade-off pairs a real, established strong-schools and family-amenity identity against a genuine housing-price premium and a mixed, disclosed crime picture.

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Pro: a real, direct tie to Davis School District and genuine family amenities

Davis School District's administrative headquarters sit directly in Farmington, and Lagoon Amusement Park and Station Park both provide real, well-known family-entertainment and shopping options inside city limits.

Pro: a young, family-oriented population and Utah's low flat income tax

Farmington's median age runs a young 32.6 years with just 10.7% senior share, and Utah's real, current flat 4.45% income tax applies statewide.

Con: a genuine housing-price premium within Davis County

Farmington's home-price figures ($627,450-$703,000 depending on source) run meaningfully higher than Bountiful's, Davis County's other record in this dataset.

Con: a mixed crime picture and a real, disclosed December 2025 tax-hike nuance

Farmington's crime rate runs 'considerably higher than the national average' per NeighborhoodScout even as violent crime specifically runs below it, and Davis County's real December 2025 property tax increase (~14.9%) may raise a Farmington homeowner's actual 2026 bill.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.