What are the schools like in Farmville, VA?

Farmville is served primarily by Prince Edward County Public Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Farmville?

The median household income in Farmville, VA is $39,233 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Farmville, VA?

Farmville has an average high temperature of 47.6°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.1 inches.

Farmville, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Farmville, VA affordable or expensive?

Farmville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Farmville is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $236,400 and the median rent is $869 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Farmville, VA?

Farmville has a violent crime rate of 548.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3544.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Farmville, VA a Good Place to Live?

Farmville is a small town of 7,647 in Virginia, with a median household income of $39,233 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Farmville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Farmville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Farmville 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: 95.1

Farmville's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Farmville costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Farmville, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$236,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$869	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	33.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$39,233	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Farmville's violent crime rate is 548.3 per 100,000 residents — 44% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

548.3 /100k

Property Crime

3544.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Farmville is served primarily by Prince Edward County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Farmville, VA	National Avg
School District	Prince Edward County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Farmville sees average highs of 47.6°F in January and 88.5°F in July, with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation and 6.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Farmville, VA
Average High — January	47.6°F
Average High — July	88.5°F
Annual Precipitation	44.5"
Annual Snowfall	6.1"

Demographics

Metric	Farmville, VA	National Avg
Population	7,647	—
Median Age	24.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	64.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	25.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	2.0%	6.3%
Under 18	8.3%	22.2%
65 and over	16.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hampden-Sydney, VA 5 mi Burkeville, VA 14 mi Pamplin City, VA 16 mi Cumberland, VA 16 mi Crewe, VA 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Farmville

Farmville, VA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

23901 23909

Farmville vs Other Cities

Farmville, VA vs Hampden-Sydney, VA Farmville, VA vs Burkeville, VA Farmville, VA vs Pamplin City, VA Farmville, VA vs Cumberland, VA Farmville, VA vs Crewe, VA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farmville, VA affordable or expensive?

Farmville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Farmville roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $236,400 and median rent is $869/month.

What is the crime rate in Farmville, VA?

Farmville's violent crime rate is 548.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3544.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Farmville?

Public schools in Farmville are operated by Prince Edward County Public Schools. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 30.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Farmville, VA a good place to live?

Farmville, VA has a population of 7,647, a median household income of $39,233, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Farmville?

Farmville averages 47.6°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.5 inches with about 6.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Farmville?

Farmville, VA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 23901, 23909.

What is the population of Farmville?

The population of Farmville, Virginia is 7,647 with a median age of 24.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Farmville?

Key numbers for living in Farmville: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $236,400, median household income $39,233, crime index 154 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Farmville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.