Farmington Minnesota Map

About Farmington, Minnesota

Farmington is a locality in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 23,902. The population density is 589.3 people per km². Farmington is located at 44.6402°N, 93.1436°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55024.

Farmington rests in a landscape where the Dakota County prairie begins to gently yield, its fields of corn and soybeans unfurling towards a horizon often softened by the low, golden slant of the late afternoon sun. It lies 4.9 miles east of Lakeville, MN (from Lakeville, MN: bearing 98°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-south-east of Apple Valley. The air here, especially in the humid embrace of summer, carries the scent of turned earth and the distant, sweet perfume of blooming clover. Waterways, like the quiet winding of the Vermillion River, trace their slow paths through the terrain, their banks a tapestry of reeds and the occasional silver flash of a darting fish, reflecting the broad, ever-present sky that seems to hold the very breath of the region. The land itself, fertile and accommodating, speaks of a long and patient agricultural heritage, a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life with a steady, unwavering hand. The story of Farmington is one of steady growth, rooted in the fertile soil that first drew settlers seeking opportunity. Early on, agriculture formed the backbone of its economy, a tradition that continues to shape its character, with farmers tending the same rich earth that sustained their predecessors. While the echoes of its agrarian past are strong, Farmington has also embraced a more diversified present, with a burgeoning local economy that supports a vibrant mix of businesses, from small, family-run shops to larger enterprises that provide essential services. The distinctive feel of Farmington lies in this blend – a place that honors its agricultural roots while looking forward, its streets alive with the quiet hum of everyday life and the enduring spirit of its community.

About This Farmington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Farmington, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.640243, -93.14355. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Farmington and Dakota County.

Detailed location data for Farmington includes the ZIP code (55024), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Dakota County (Hastings), and school district assignment (Farmington Public School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Farmington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.