Strafford County · Seacoast

Farmington

Birthplace of Vice President Henry Wilson and Blue Job Mountain

About Farmington

Farmington is a working-class town in Strafford County that offers some of the most affordable housing in southeastern New Hampshire. Route 11 serves as an industrial corridor with manufacturing firms, construction companies, and energy businesses, while downtown along Route 153 retains a small-town Main Street feel anchored by TDS Telecom and TD Bank. The town maintains two business and industrial parks that attract employers looking for lower overhead than the Seacoast. Farmington's downtown has seen steady reinvestment, with local restaurants and service businesses filling storefronts. The town sits between Rochester and Dover, giving residents access to those cities' hospitals, shopping, and UNH campus while keeping housing costs significantly lower. For buyers priced out of the Seacoast, Farmington offers a practical alternative with a genuine rural-suburban character.

Why Farmington?

Among the most affordable home prices in the Rochester-Dover-Portsmouth corridor
Route 11 industrial corridor with two business parks and growing employment base
Rochester is 10 minutes away with Frisbie Memorial Hospital, shopping, and Spaulding Turnpike access
Own school district (SAU 61) with manageable class sizes

Quick Facts

Population

6,786

County

Strafford

Region

Seacoast

School District

SAU 61

Weather in Farmington

46°F

Partly Cloudy

Today

57 / 31

Sun

60 / 39

Mon

61 / 40

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Living in Farmington

What you need to know about making Farmington your home.

Major Employers

TDS TelecomHannafordTD BankFarmington School DistrictIrving OilTown of Farmington

Schools & Education

Farmington operates its own school district (SAU 61) with three schools serving about 760 students, spending $22,102 per student — above the state median.

Cost of Living

Median home prices around $405K are well below neighboring Rochester and Dover. Property taxes at $15.64 per $1,000 are moderate. No income or sales tax. Overall cost of living is among the lowest in the Seacoast-adjacent area.

Real Estate

$405,000 median home price

$15.64 per $1,000 property tax rate

No state income or sales tax in NH

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Commute Times

20 min

Dover

25 min

Durham

45 min

Concord

10 min

Rochester

50 min

Manchester

35 min

Portsmouth

School District

School district

Farmington School District(SAU 61)

Grades served: PreK-12

Website

Valley View Community School

K-4Elementary

Henry Wilson Memorial School

5-8Middle School

Farmington High SchoolTigers

9-12High School

Hidden Gems in Farmington

Beyond the well-known attractions, Farmington has spots that locals love and visitors rarely find.

Canney Farm Cemetery

year-round

A small family burial ground tucked away from main roads, this historic cemetery represents Farmington's early farming heritage. The weathered headstones tell stories of 19th-century farm families who worked this land. It's the kind of quiet spot locals know about but visitors rarely find, offering a peaceful moment among old maples and granite markers.

McCarthy Trail

year-round

This short but charming 0.8-mile loop trail near the Farmington Safety Building offers an easy woodland walk that locals use for quick nature breaks. What makes it special are the unusual Christmas decorations that have been left along the trail year-round, creating an oddly whimsical atmosphere. The library has placed storybook stations throughout, making it beloved by local families.