salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.4 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.6 minutes. Most households rent (63%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $33,680 a year. That is $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Virginia cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Virginia. It is number 8 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Farmville?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Farmville
| Size | Farmville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $781 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,036 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,020 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $677 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Farmville overall?
Everyday prices in Virginia overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Farmville, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Farmville
Life in Farmville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Farmville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $816 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $238,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,890 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Farmville, VA?
Renting in Farmville costs a median of about $842 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Farmville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $33,680 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Farmville cheap or expensive?
Farmville is rated OK: rent takes 22.9% of the typical household income of $44,182. It ranks 8th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Farmville?
The median homeowner in Farmville pays $1,200 a year in property taxes, about 0.50% of the median home value.
Is Farmville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Virginia are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Farmville?
The median home value in Farmville is $238,900, about 5.4 times the typical yearly household income.
7,774 people live in Farmville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.