Farmville : Virginia

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What Farmville is like for active adults
Farmville is a small town of about 7,000 people in south-central Virginia. It is home to Longwood College, a college offering master degrees with an enrollment of 3,500.  Hampden-Sydney College, 5 miles out of town, is the 10th oldest college in America, an all-male private school founded in 1776. Crime is extremely low in Farmville. The historic downtown has just been upgraded with the addition of brick sidewalks and trees along Main Street,

There is at least one active adult community in Farmville (see link at top right). Home prices were about  $200,000 in 2008 (prices are probably lower in 2010).
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What is special about this retirement community
Work has been done to restore the historic downtown. Farmers markets are held there twice each week.  The Manor Resort Spa is a new addition to the town. Being home to 2 colleges is a plus. Crime is low. Farmville attracts upscale furniture shoppers to the 12 warehouses of the Green Front Furniture Company.
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What is not special about this retirement community
Farmville is a very small town.
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What kinds of people like retiring here
People who want to retire to a small town in Virginia will like Farmville.
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Local economy is driven by
The two colleges in Farmville contribute heavily to the economy. Farmville is also used as a bedroom community.
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Climate and Physical Environment
Farmville is located near the geographic center of Virginia.  The average July high temperature is 89 and the average January low is 24. The wettest month is March (4").

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Cultural environment
The Heart of Virginia Festival happens in Farmville the first weekend in May. First  Fridays features concerts and bands. Longwood College and Hampden-Syndney College offer cultural programs.
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Medical facilities
Southside Community Hospital serves Farmville.
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Transportation
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Town of Farmville
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Facts about FARMVILLE
  • State: VA
  • Environment: Rural,College Town,Small Town,
  • City Population: Less than 10,000
  • Median age of Population: 25-44
  • Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
  • Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
  • Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
  • Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
  • Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
  • Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
  • Culture Index: <80 (Very low)
  • State Sales Tax: Yes
  • State Income Tax: Yes
  • Name of the Guide: Boomer1

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