What are the schools like in Flemington, WV?

Flemington is served primarily by Taylor County Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Flemington?

The median household income in Flemington, WV is $54,286 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 21.2%.

What is the weather like in Flemington, WV?

Flemington has an average high temperature of 42.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Flemington, WV affordable or expensive?

Flemington's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Flemington is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $104,800 and the median rent is $877 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Flemington, WV?

Crime rate data for Flemington is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Flemington, WV a Good Place to Live?

Flemington is a small town of 291 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $54,286 and a 21.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Flemington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Flemington 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: 91.0

Flemington's overall cost of living index is 91.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Flemington costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Flemington, WV	National Avg
Median Home Value	$104,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$877	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,286	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Crime data for Flemington is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Flemington is served primarily by Taylor County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Flemington, WV	National Avg
School District	Taylor County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Flemington sees average highs of 42.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 44.8 inches of annual precipitation and 25.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Flemington, WV
Average High — January	42.6°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	44.8"
Annual Snowfall	25.5"

Demographics

Metric	Flemington, WV	National Avg
Population	291	—
Median Age	32.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	21.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	36.1%	22.2%
65 and over	17.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Galloway, WV 2 mi Bridgeport, WV 7 mi Grafton, WV 8 mi Anmoore, WV 9 mi Philippi, WV 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Flemington

Flemington, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code:

26347

Flemington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flemington, WV affordable or expensive?

Flemington's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Flemington roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $104,800 and median rent is $877/month.

What is the crime rate in Flemington, WV?

Crime data for Flemington is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Flemington?

Public schools in Flemington are operated by Taylor County Schools. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Flemington, WV a good place to live?

Flemington, WV has a population of 291, a median household income of $54,286, and an unemployment rate of 21.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Flemington?

Flemington averages 42.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.8 inches with about 25.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Flemington?

Flemington, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 26347.

What is the population of Flemington?

The population of Flemington, West Virginia is 291 with a median age of 32.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Flemington?

Key numbers for living in Flemington: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $104,800, median household income $54,286, crime index 5 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Flemington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.