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Farmington, Minnesota
Farmington is a city of 23,902 people in Dakota County, Minnesota.
Why visit Farmington
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 47 parks and trails, 29 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Daniel F. Akin House, Exchange Bank Building and Rambling River Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 8°F, and about 41 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Farmington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Farmington
Farmington is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 23,632 at the 2020 census. It is a part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. On February 5, 2026, Mayor Joshua Hoyt resigned after a tense city council meeting.
From the Wikipedia article Farmington, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks6
Daniel F. Akin House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
United States historic place
19185 Akin Road, Farmington
Exchange Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Building in Farmington, Minnesota, United States
344 3rd Street, Farmington
Parks, trails and playgrounds47
Rambling River Park
Park · 1.5 mi
Owned and maintained by the City of Farmington. Go here for Master Plan:...
17 Elm Street, Farmington
Dakota County Fairgrounds
Park · 2.5 mi
Fair is held every year in early August. Features the Dakota City Heritage Village which hosts special public events throughout the year...
Fountain Valley Golf Course
Golf course · 3.2 mi
2830 220th Street West, Farmington
Prairie Pines Park
Park · 2.9 mi
City owned public park for the Executive Estates Development area. First planning meeting was held on 1/12/17.
Southern Hills Golf Course
Golf course · 2.2 mi
18950 Chippendale Avenue, Farmington
35 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes29
Bourbon Butcher Restaurant
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.8 mi
20700 Chippendale Avenue W, Farmington
Mo-We 11:30-22:00; Th 11:30-23:00; Fr 11:30-23:59; Sa-Su 11:00-23:59
Las Enchiladas
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.6 mi
18500 Pilot Knob Road, Farmington
Su 11:00-20:00; Mo-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Mei Wei
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.6 mi
18500 Pilot Knob Road, Farmington
Su-Th 11:00-10:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-10:30
Blue Nose Coffee
Cafe · 1.8 mi
20700 Chippendale Avenue W, Farmington
Mo-Fr 06:00-19:00; Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 07:00-18:00
Farmington Lanes
Bar and pub · 1.7 mi
27 5th Street, Farmington
Mo-Th 13:00-11:00; Fr 13:00-01:00, Sa 11:00-01:00, Su 11:00-23:00
Gossips Bar And Grill
Bar and pub · 1.8 mi
309 3rd Street, Farmington
Su-Th 11:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
Farmington Steak House
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.8 mi
329 3rd Street, Farmington
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Farm Town Brew Hall
Bar and pub · 1.8 mi
20700 Chippendale Avenue W, Farmington
Mo-We 11:30-22:00; Th 11:30-23:00; Fr 11:30-23:59; Sa 11:00-23:59;...
The Buckboard Restaurant
Restaurant · 3.5 mi
8455 210th Street West, Lakeville
Mo-Sa 05:00-20:00; Su 07:00-13:30
17 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Rest Well Motel
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
20991 Chippendale Avenue, Farmington
History
Settlers began arriving in Empire Township, in which Farmington grew, in the early 1850s. The village of Dakota City began around the intersection of the Minnesota Central, Hastings, and Dakota railroads, and the Vermillion River. The popular city train station in Dakota City was Farmington Station and non-residents began confusing the names and calling the town Farmington. The town's name was then permanently changed to Farmington. It derives from the numerous farms near the original town site. Farmington received its village charter in 1872, making it Dakota County's second-oldest community after the county seat, Hastings.
A notable event in Farmington's history is the movement of the Dakota County Fair to Farmington in 1869. Another event, the Great Fire of Farmington on November 22, 1879, destroyed several houses, stores, a hotel, and a grain elevator in the current downtown area. The fire was started by a firework cart that was knocked over in a buggy accident. Farmington High School graduated its first class in 1884. In 1897, Farmington became one of the first communities in the United States to offer rural free mail delivery.
From the History section of Farmington, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship15
Church of the Advent
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.5 mi
20465 Cedar Avenue, Lakeville
Christ Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.7 mi
104 Elm Street, Farmington
Faith United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 2.2 mi
710 8th Street, Farmington
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Healthcare3
Map of Farmington
159 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 8°F | 1.1 in | 10.5 in |
| Feb | 28°F | 12°F | 0.8 in | 6.4 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 24°F | 1.7 in | 8.0 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 2.7 in | 1.8 in |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 52°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 39°F | 2.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 42°F | 26°F | 1.6 in | 7.0 in |
| Dec | 28°F | 14°F | 1.0 in | 7.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Farmington 3 Nw Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dakota County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-07-06: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2010-03-19: Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2001-05-16: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Stanton Airfield (SYN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Apple Valley 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Burnsville 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Eagan 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Bloomington 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Cottage Grove 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Edina 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Eden Prairie 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- St. Paul 20 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Minneapolis 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Chanhassen 24 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Farmington-Exchange, Appraiser at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kemps - Dairy Industry Processing Facility - Farmington, Minnesota (41669146174), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- 2026AdventFarmingtonMN, Travellers & Tinkers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akinhouse, Original uploader was Appraiser at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Farmington-Advent, Appraiser at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Daniel F. Akin House 2, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Daniel F. Akin House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Rambling River - panoramio, Jayesh Naithani, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Antique Sun - panoramio, Jayesh Naithani, CC BY-SA 3.0
- American Pride - panoramio, Jayesh Naithani, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Exchange Bank Building - panoramio, Jayesh Naithani, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Exchange Bank Building, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1999 Lincoln Town Car Krystal Limousine (35128087636), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1999 Lincoln Town Car Krystal Limousine (34323106754), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1999 Lincoln Town Car Krystal Limousine (35003047642), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1999 Lincoln Town Car Krystal Limousine (34323111674), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1999 Lincoln Town Car Krystal Limousine (34358451663), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Welcome back to the CP (22909794165), Jerry Huddleston, CC BY 2.0
- Church of the Advent - panoramio, Jayesh Naithani, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church of the Advent - panoramio (1), Jayesh Naithani, CC BY-SA 3.0
- A close-up view - panoramio, Jayesh Naithani, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1978 Pontiac Grand LeMans (34358500403), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1978 Pontiac Grand LeMans (35168209615), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1963 Plymouth Sport Fury (34761398230), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Horticulture Building gazebo, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1961 Imperial Crown Southampton (34311081773), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1961 Imperial Crown Southampton (35121334085), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1961 Imperial Crown Southampton (34956737702), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1970 Chrysler 300 (34956636012), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1970 Chrysler 300 (34990360101), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Library-Dakota City Heritage Village, Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0
- 1953 Dodge Coronet, Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0
- 1961 Imperial Crown Southampton (34990494431), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1953 Dodge Coronet - 41869522034, Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0
- 1961 Imperial Crown Southampton (34990501631), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Harris House-Dakota City Heritage Village, Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0
- 1964 Dodge 440 (35125832385), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1964 Dodge 330 (34739551260), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Randolph Jail-Dakota City Heritage Village 03, Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0
- 1961 Mercury Monterey Convertible (29198467311), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
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