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West Farmington is a small town of 560 in Ohio, with a median household income of $57,159
and a 0.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Farmington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether West Farmington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West Farmington city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.0
West Farmington's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Farmington costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Farmington, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$114,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$861
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,159
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
West Farmington's violent crime rate is 55.1 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
55.1 /100k
Property Crime
476.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
West Farmington, OH
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
66.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Farmington sees average highs of 32.5°F in January
and 80.9°F in July,
with 44.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 62.9 inches of snow per year.
West Farmington's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Farmington roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $114,900 and median rent is $861/month.
West Farmington's violent crime rate is 55.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 476.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
West Farmington, OH has a population of 560, a median household income of $57,159, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
West Farmington averages 32.5°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.1 inches
with about 62.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
West Farmington, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44491.
The population of West Farmington, Ohio is 560 with a median age of 26.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Farmington: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $114,900, median household income $57,159, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Farmington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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