Population
Farmington
23,675
Otsego
21,358
Median Income
Farmington
$118,556
Otsego
$127,219
Home Value
Farmington
$345,100
Otsego
$367,200
Rent
Farmington
$1,275
Otsego
$1,696
Crime Rate
Farmington
0.79
Otsego
N/A
Cost of Living
Farmington
158.0
Otsego
174.2
Avg Temp
Farmington
N/A
Otsego
N/A
Unemployment
Farmington
3.6%
Otsego
1.5%
How Similar Are Farmington & Otsego?
Otsego is Farmington's #17 most similar city
6 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Farmington
23,675
Otsego
21,358
Both cities have similar populations — Farmington at 23,675 and Otsego at 21,358.
Political Leaning
Farmington
42.5%
Otsego
63.8%
Farmington leans Democratic while Otsego leans Republican.
Unemployment
Farmington
3.6%
Otsego
1.5%
Farmington's unemployment is significantly higher than Otsego's — 57% difference.
Median Income
Farmington
$118,556
Otsego
$127,219
Both cities have similar median income — just a 7% difference.
Home Values
Farmington
$345,100
Otsego
$367,200
Both cities have similar home values — just a 6% difference.
Education
Farmington
24.1%
Otsego
26.4%
Both cities have similar education — just a 9% difference.
Demographics
Farmington
85.6%
Otsego
83.6%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 2% difference.
Cost of Living
Farmington
158.0
Otsego
174.2
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 9% difference.
6 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Farmington and Otsego share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Otsego
Otsego leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Farmington leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDFarmington scores 159.2 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 186.9 in Otsego. Farmington scores 158.0 on the overall cost index (100 = national avg) vs 174.2 in Otsego. Farmington has a living wage (1 adult) of $69,539 vs $76,643 in Otsego (9% lower).
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Housing Market — Otsego leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSOtsego has a vacancy rate of 2.3% compared to 2.9% in Farmington. Farmington has a median rent of $1,275 vs $1,696 in Otsego (25% lower). Otsego has a median property tax of $3,658 vs $4,102 in Farmington (12% lower).
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Jobs & Economy — Otsego leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSOtsego has a poverty rate of 0.8% compared to 3.8% in Farmington. Otsego has a unemployment rate of 1.5% compared to 3.6% in Farmington. Farmington has a work from home of 18.6% compared to 13.4% in Otsego.
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Crime & Safety
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Schools & Education — Otsego leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauOtsego has a bachelor's degree or higher of 26.4% compared to 24.1% in Farmington. Otsego has a high school diploma or higher of 38.6% compared to 37.1% in Farmington.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSFarmington has a population of 23,675, about 1.1x the size of Otsego (21,358). Otsego skews younger with a median age of 34.4 vs 35.6.
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Farmington
Otsego
Healthcare — Farmington leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareFarmington: 5 vs Otsego: 3 for with emergency services. Farmington: 4.3 vs Otsego: 4.0 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — Otsego leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSFarmington has a work from home of 18.6% compared to 13.4% in Otsego. Otsego has a public transit of 0.6% compared to 0.3% in Farmington. Otsego has a drive alone of 76.3% compared to 74.9% in Farmington.
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