Median Age
29 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 29% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
15%
Farmville
Farmville, VA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$660
Population
8,831
Renter Mix
55% Rent
The historic home of Longwood University
Suburban
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Affordable
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College Town
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Family-Friendly
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Historic
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A charming college town in the suburbs of Virginia, Farmville is the proud home to Longwood University, giving this city a youthful vibe with a focus on educational growth. Public and private schools are available in the area, along with a selection of affordable apartments, houses, and condos. Farmville houses historic sites and landmarks like the Farmville Train Station, and the city’s downtown district is lined with historic storefronts with that give off a sense of small-town charm.
Local businesses are thriving in this supportive community. From cafes and diners to wineries and pizza shops, there’s plenty of cuisines to choose from. Charley’s Waterfront Café is a major attraction for locals because of its location on the Appomattox River. Nearby you’ll find a wine tasting cellar offering exquisite waterfront views, and a little further into Downtown you’ll come across the beloved Uptown Coffee Café, serving up local coffee, breakfast, and lunch!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$36,427
Average: $56,398
Education
1,822
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,361
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Farmville has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
55%
Non-Renters
45%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Farmville, VA is $660 for one bedroom, $1,507 for two bedrooms, and $1,375 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Farmville has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$660/month
536 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Farmville, VA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
808 Students
Public
Grades K-8
544 Students
Public
Grades K-8
544 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
535 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- High Bridge Trail State Park
- Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.