Farmington is a small town of 422 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $54,750
and a 5.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Farmington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Farmington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All 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: 86.3
Farmington's overall cost of living index is 86.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Farmington costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Farmington, WV
National Avg
Median Home Value
$73,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$608
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Farmington's violent crime rate is 244.3 per 100,000 residents
— 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
244.3 /100k
Property Crime
865.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Farmington is served primarily by Marion County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Farmington, WV
National Avg
School District
Marion County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
11
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Farmington sees average highs of 39.6°F in January
and 83.6°F in July,
with 47.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 23.8 inches of snow per year.
Farmington's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Farmington roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $73,200 and median rent is $608/month.
Farmington's violent crime rate is 244.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 865.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Farmington are operated by Marion County Schools.
The district has 11 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Farmington, WV has a population of 422, a median household income of $54,750, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%.
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.
Farmington averages 39.6°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.8 inches
with about 23.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Farmington, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 26571.
The population of Farmington, West Virginia is 422 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Farmington: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $73,200, median household income $54,750, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Farmington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.