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VA area data

Farmville, VA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Farmville.

Population: 16,282 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Farmville, VA is $272,381 — up 8.2% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,185/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$272,381

Median home value

+8.2%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$272,381
1-year appreciation
+8.2%
3-year appreciation
+13.7%
5-year appreciation
+28.9%
10-year appreciation
+69.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$272,381
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
61
New listings (monthly)
16

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,185/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
102.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms, Prince Edward County Public Schools
Schools include
PIEDMONT REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER, PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY HIGH, Prince Edward Elementary, PRINCE EDWARD MIDDLE, Prince Edward County Vocational Technical

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Buckingham County Landfill (16.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
355
Days with Moderate air quality
8
Highest AQI recorded (year)
69

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park (23 mi)
National parks include
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Petersburg National Battlefield, Green Springs
Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Farmville Regional Airport (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC, COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+4 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
43.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,131
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
53.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,815
Average weekly wage
$845
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
54

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

FarmvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$272,381$331,625$289,727
Typical rent$1,185/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,131$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Farmville, VA?
$272,381.
What is typical rent in Farmville, VA?
Typical rent: $1,185/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Farmville, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
What is the wildfire risk in Farmville, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Farmville, VA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Farmville, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Farmville, VA?
5 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Farmville, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Farmville, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 102.3 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Farmville

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