Living in Farmville, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Farmville · Census data 2020–2024
Farmville has 7,774 residents with a median age of 24.8. The median household income is $40,966 (56% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $238,900, the median rent is $859/month.
Farmville at a glance
- Population
- 7,774
- Median age
- 24.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $40,966State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $238,900State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $859/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 36.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Farmville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Farmville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Farmville the median home value is $238,900, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $859 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,435 a month in housing costs.
Farmville median household income
The median household income in Farmville is $40,966 and the income per person is $23,637. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Farmville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,142
- Owner-occupied
- 36.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 63.4%
- Vacant
- 18%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.08
Farmville demographics
- Population
- 7,774
- Median age
- 24.8
- Under 18
- 10.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 2,576
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Farmville ›
Education in Farmville
34% of adults 25 and older in Farmville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 18.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Farmville
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 62.5%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 17.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 86%
Farmville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmville | 7,774 | $40,966 | $238,900 | $859 |
| Hampden-Sydney | 1,769 | $154,565 | — | — |
| Pamplin City | 275 | $68,750 | $124,200 | $831 |
| Cumberland | 273 | $34,828 | $227,900 | — |
| Crewe | 2,906 | $70,625 | $139,400 | $942 |
| Dillwyn | 459 | $52,794 | $150,000 | $958 |
| Keysville | 988 | $31,442 | $161,100 | $696 |
| Buckingham Courthouse | 227 | $112,295 | $411,500 | — |
| Charlotte Court House | 673 | $85,893 | $167,200 | $858 |
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What is the median household income in Farmville, VA?
The median household income in Farmville is $40,966, 56% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Farmville?
The median home value in Farmville is $238,900, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Farmville?
The median gross rent in Farmville is $859 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is Farmville, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
What is the median age in Farmville?
The median age in Farmville is 24.8 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Farmville?
The average commute to work in Farmville is 19 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Farmville?
The unemployment rate in Farmville is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Farmville?
34% of adults in Farmville 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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