Farmington, Connecticut is ranked highly in many aspects, including its educational opportunities, safety and overall quality of life. According to the 2019 BestPlaces rankings, Farmington scored a 7.0 out of 10 for cost of living and 8.6 out of 10 for crime rate, making it one of the safer cities in Connecticut. The city also scored an 8.3 out of 10 for education and 8.1 out of 10 for health care, offering residents high-quality resources when it comes to their wellbeing or education needs. Additionally, Farmington received a perfect score (10/10) for its climate index, a measure that evaluates the average temperatures and precipitation throughout the year. With all these factors taken into account, Farmington has been rated highly for its quality of life in 2019 by BestPlaces rankings.
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