Longwood University

Farmville, VA

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Longwood University - Farmville, VA

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A historic liberal arts college with a charming, small-town vibe

Public Liberal Arts Historic Rural Small Town

One of the oldest higher learning institutions in the United States, Longwood University has grown into a storied and prestigious university since its founding in 1839. Today, Longwood is recognized as one of the top regional universities in the South, and boasts a nationally-ranked business program. Serving a small student population of around 5,000, Longwood cultivates an intimate, specialized academic environment while still offering over 100 majors.

Longwood’s hometown of Farmville is a small community in Central Virginia, about an hour west of Richmond. Though a fairly isolated town, Farmville is rich with history, having been the site of unique events since long before the Civil War. The Longwood campus dominates the town center, with Main Street running past the east side lined with a collective of popular restaurants, shops, and coffeehouses. The sprawling George Washington and Jefferson National Forest is very close by and Washington, DC is only about 150 miles away, making it easy to get out of town when you’re craving a change of scenery.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Farmville, VA is $645 for one bedroom, $1,623 for two bedrooms, and $1,984 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Farmville has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 536 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $645/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,213 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,623/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,332 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,984/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

35

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Prince Edward Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

808 Students

4
out of 10

Prince Edward Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

544 Students

3
out of 10

Prince Edward Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

544 Students

3
out of 10

Prince Edward County High

Public

Grades 9-12

535 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • High Bridge Trail State Park
  • Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park

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