The Town FilesWest Farmington, Ohio
Village in Trumbull County · population 542 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $127,600
- Household income
- $60,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 63 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 32.8
West Farmington is a village of 542 people in Trumbull County, Ohio. The median home is worth $127,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for families than 95% of Ohio towns, better transit than 85% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 74% of Ohio towns.
How West Farmington ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in West Farmington is worth $127,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $60,625, which is more affordable than 83% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $942 a month. 76.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Farmington | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $942 | $914 |
| Median household income | $60,625 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 76.9% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.1% | — |
Who lives in West Farmington
| People | West Farmington | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.8 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.7% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 0.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.3% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 35.0 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.5% | 90.9% |
Weather in West Farmington
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 15.9°F. About 44.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 62.9 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 138 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Farmington since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 31, 1985 about 3.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 17, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on August 19, 1968.
Severe weather in Trumbull County since 1996
Trumbull County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for other, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1556: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Trumbull County
Trumbull County had 65,830 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,810 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in West Farmington itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in West Farmington
1 public school with 116 students, about 11.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesopotamia Elementary School | PK-5 | 116 | 11.6 |
Towns near West Farmington
- Middlefield, OH7.0 mi · 2,748 people · home $199,800
- Champion Heights, OH8.8 mi · 6,386 people · home $153,600
- Garrettsville, OH9.6 mi · 2,449 people · home $191,000
- Hiram, OH10.3 mi · 996 people · home $223,400
- Burton, OH10.6 mi · 1,407 people · home $222,700
- Windham, OH11.0 mi · 1,666 people · home $128,700
- Leavittsburg, OH11.1 mi · 1,571 people · home $80,900
- Orwell, OH11.7 mi · 1,533 people · home $125,900
West Farmington questions
Is West Farmington, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Farmington scores better for retirees than 2% of Ohio towns and quieter than 73%. 10.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.8).
How much does a house cost in West Farmington?
The median owner-occupied home in West Farmington is valued at $127,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,625, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $942 a month.
What is the weather like in West Farmington?
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 15.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.1 inches of precipitation a year and 62.9 inches of snow.
Does West Farmington get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Farmington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 31, 1985. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)