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

Charming historic downtown area
Scenic Vermillion River trails
Affordable newer construction options
Strong ISD 192 public schools

Farmington Market Snapshot

Monthly figures from the NorthstarMLS Local Market Update.

Median Sales Price

$375,000
-7.4%vs. August 2025

% of Original List Price Received

96.4%
-2 ptsvs. August 2025

Days on Market

38
+40.7%vs. August 2025

Closed Sales

48
+6.7%vs. August 2025

Homes for Sale

142
+26.8%vs. August 2025

Months Supply

3.7
+27.6%vs. August 2025
Balanced market

Supply vs. Demand Trends

Farmington Housing Market Today

Here is where the Farmington market stood in August 2026. The median sale price has decreased by 7% from last year to $375,000, and a similar trend in price per square foot suggests this is a real move in values rather than a change in the mix of homes selling. Homes are selling 11 days longer than last year, averaging 38 days on market, and sellers are receiving 96.4% of their original asking price. The area is currently a balanced market with 3.7 months of supply. Active inventory is up 27% from last year to 142 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.

Read the August 2026 Farmington market report

Data: NorthstarMLS Local Market Update via 10K Research, published September 12, 2026.

Farmington market questions

Is Farmington a buyer's or seller's market?

Farmington was a balanced market in August 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 142 homes for sale.

How fast are homes selling in Farmington?

Homes that sold in August 2026 spent an average of 38 days on market, 11 days slower than a year earlier. Sellers received 96.4% of their original list price on average.

Are home prices going up in Farmington?

No. The median sale price fell 7.4% year over year to $375,000. Price per square foot moved in the same direction (from $201 to $194), which suggests a real change in values rather than a shift in 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.

Estimates for the city as a whole. Figures are survey estimates and may differ from current market prices.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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