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Farmington, West Virginia

Town · Population 393 · #163 in West Virginia

About Farmington

Farmington is a tiny community in northeastern West Virginia, home to 393 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Farmington is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.41 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 959 residents per square mile.

What Makes Farmington Unique

  • One of 18 places in the US named Farmington — but the West Virginia one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in northeastern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Farmington

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Farmington

  • Marion County Technical Center
  • North Marion High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)393
Rank in state#163 of 230
Land area0.41 sq mi
Density959/sq mi
Coordinates39.5122, -80.2504

🗺️ Map of Farmington