The Town FilesFarmville, Virginia
Town in Prince Edward County · population 7,473 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $238,900
- Household income
- $40,966
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 24.8
Farmville is a town of 7,473 people in Prince Edward County, Virginia. The median home is worth $238,900, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for young professionals than 95% of Virginia towns, hipper than 95% of Virginia towns, better for a vacation home than 93% of Virginia towns.
How Farmville ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Farmville is worth $238,900, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 5.8 times the median household income of $40,966, which is more affordable than 5% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $859 a month. 36.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Farmville | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $238,900 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $859 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $40,966 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.8× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 36.6% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 9.8% | — |
Who lives in Farmville
| People | Farmville | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 24.8 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 10.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.0% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.4% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.4% | — |
| Work from home | 5.7% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 18.6 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.0% | 91.8% |
Weather in Farmville
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 25.7°F. About 44.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.1 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Farmville since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on April 27, 2011 about 1.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 27, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 26, 2023.
Severe weather in Prince Edward County since 1996
Prince Edward County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 4, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4863: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| March 11, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4644: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| May 10, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4602: Severe Winter Storms |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Prince Edward County
Prince Edward County had 8,733 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,770 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Farmville itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Farmville
5 public schools with 1,814 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Edward Elementary | PK-4 | 776 | 13.4 |
| Prince Edward County High | 9-12 | 525 | 16.4 |
| Prince Edward Middle | 5-8 | 513 | 13.5 |
| Piedmont Regional Juvenile Detention Center | Other | — | — |
| Prince Edward County Vocational Technical | Other | — | — |
Towns near Farmville
- Blackstone, VA26.4 mi · 3,352 people · home $140,900
Farmville questions
Is Farmville, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Farmville scores better for retirees than 21% of Virginia towns and quieter than 32%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 24.8).
How much does a house cost in Farmville?
The median owner-occupied home in Farmville is valued at $238,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,966, so homes cost about 5.8 times income. Median rent is $859 a month.
What is the weather like in Farmville?
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 25.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.5 inches of precipitation a year and 6.1 inches of snow.
Does Farmville get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Farmville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on April 27, 2011. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)