Farmington, MN town hall & government
Farmington spent $38.3 million in the year to December 31, 2024, about $1,624 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Farmington's government.
Where Farmington's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 36%
- Utility sales 27%
- Fees & charges 18%
- From the state 9%
- Interest, fines & other 5%
- From the federal government 2%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
- Sales taxes <1%
- From other local governments <1%
Who works for Farmington
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2023. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Farmington Public School District
Farmington's K–12 school district, shared with Castle Rock, Empire and Eureka. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Minnesota districts overall: 30% local, 62% state, 8% federal
- Local 33%
- State 64%
- Federal 3%
Of the $13,987 per pupil, $9,331 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Farmington kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Farmington pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Farmington's government
Who represents Farmington
Farmington is represented in Congress by Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith and Representative Angie Craig. Tim Walz is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.