At a Glance
Median Income
$75,938
$32,101 per capita
Home Value
$124,000
Zillow: $210,346
Median Rent
$1,087/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
14.9% smoking rate
How Farnham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Farnham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Farnham a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Farnham residents earn a median household income of $75,938 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,101. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,224 business establishments, including 330 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Farnham is $124,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,346. Median rent is $1,087/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
15.7% of adults in Farnham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Farnham has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population398
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density329/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,938
Per Capita$32,101
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$6,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,000
Rent$1,087
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$210,346
Housing Units170
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain42.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation608 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Farnham was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.