Living in West Farmington, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Farmington · Census data 2020–2024
West Farmington has 485 residents with a median age of 32.8. The median household income is $60,625 (15% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $127,600, the median rent is $942/month.
West Farmington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Farmington at a glance
- Population
- 485
- Median age
- 32.8State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $60,625State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $127,600State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $942/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 76.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.7%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is West Farmington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Farmington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Farmington the median home value is $127,600, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $942 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,182 a month in housing costs.
West Farmington median household income
The median household income in West Farmington is $60,625 and the income per person is $25,326. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in West Farmington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 188
- Owner-occupied
- 76.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.1%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.80
West Farmington demographics
- Population
- 485
- Median age
- 32.8
- Under 18
- 28.7%
- 65 and older
- 10.5%
- Households
- 173
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Farmington ›
Education in West Farmington
10.7% of adults 25 and older in West Farmington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Farmington
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 1.3%
- Drive alone
- 63.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.5%
West Farmington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Farmington | 485 | $60,625 | $127,600 | $942 |
| Middlefield | 2,743 | $65,319 | $199,800 | $788 |
| Champion Heights | 6,380 | $67,940 | $153,600 | $963 |
| Garrettsville | 2,752 | $66,404 | $191,000 | $884 |
| Hiram | 1,201 | $75,313 | $223,400 | $857 |
| Burton | 1,522 | $69,145 | $222,700 | $934 |
| Windham | 2,020 | $54,219 | $128,700 | $898 |
| Leavittsburg | 1,283 | $54,167 | $80,900 | $768 |
| Orwell | 1,707 | $41,563 | $125,900 | $816 |
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What is the median household income in West Farmington, OH?
The median household income in West Farmington is $60,625, 15% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Farmington?
The median home value in West Farmington is $127,600, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in West Farmington?
The median gross rent in West Farmington is $942 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is West Farmington, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in West Farmington?
The median age in West Farmington is 32.8 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in West Farmington?
The average commute to work in West Farmington is 35 minutes; 1.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Farmington?
The unemployment rate in West Farmington is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Farmington?
10.7% of adults in West Farmington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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