Farmington is a city immediately west of Fayetteville — motto "Feels Like Home" — first settled in 1828 as Engel's Mill (renamed when its post office opened in 1868) and incorporated October 15, 1946. Nestled in a valley among the Boston Mountains, the University of Arkansas Community Design Center calls it a bedroom community; it had 7,584 residents at the 2020 census (estimated 10,658 in 2025) after 66% growth from 2000 to 2010 (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
The median listing price in Farmington is $367,500.
Top places in Farmington
Creekside Park
FreedomFest (July 4 fireworks) and the Farmington Christmas Parade
Cardinals Stadium (Farmington High)
The farmhouse and orchard landscape west of Fayetteville
Commuting from Farmington
Located immediately west of Fayetteville; sections of Fayetteville along Highway 16 are north of the city (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Approximate drives: Fayetteville ~10–15 min; Springdale ~15–20 min; Prairie Grove ~10 min west on US-62 (all approximate).
No fixed-route transit; Ozark Regional Transit demand-response service only.
Schools in Farmington
Public schools: Farmington School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Farmington FAQs
What is the housing market like in Farmington, AR? The median listing price in Farmington is $367,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
How is the commute from Farmington, AR? Located immediately west of Fayetteville; sections of Fayetteville along Highway 16 are north of the city (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Which school district serves Farmington, AR? Farmington is served by Farmington School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
