Living in Farmington, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Farmington · Census data 2020–2024
Farmington has 390 residents with a median age of 51.8. The median household income is $72,045 (21% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $69,300, the median rent is $594/month.
Farmington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Farmington at a glance
- Population
- 390
- Median age
- 51.8State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $72,045State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $69,300State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $594/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 87.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Farmington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the West Virginia median; home values 57% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Farmington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Farmington the median home value is $69,300, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $594 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $767 a month in housing costs.
Farmington median household income
The median household income in Farmington is $72,045 and the income per person is $28,321. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Farmington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 156
- Owner-occupied
- 87.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.3%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.67
Farmington demographics
- Population
- 390
- Median age
- 51.8
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 146
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Farmington ›
Education in Farmington
11.7% of adults 25 and older in Farmington have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Farmington
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 59%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 76%
Farmington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 390 | $72,045 | $69,300 | $594 |
| Idamay | 575 | $98,953 | $111,200 | — |
| Worthington | 102 | $33,750 | $75,000 | — |
| Monongah | 837 | $50,875 | $77,300 | $998 |
| Barrackville | 1,430 | $78,558 | $167,700 | $825 |
| Mannington | 1,829 | $54,286 | $106,000 | $762 |
| Grant Town | 506 | $64,688 | $105,000 | — |
| Fairview | 267 | $55,583 | $92,400 | — |
| Fairmont | 18,221 | $63,032 | $163,800 | $916 |
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What is the median household income in Farmington, WV?
The median household income in Farmington is $72,045, 21% higher than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Farmington?
The median home value in Farmington is $69,300, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Farmington?
The median gross rent in Farmington is $594 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Farmington, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the West Virginia median; home values 57% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Farmington?
The median age in Farmington is 51.8 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Farmington?
The average commute to work in Farmington is 31 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Farmington?
The unemployment rate in Farmington is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Farmington?
11.7% of adults in 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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