Erie-Farnham, 2006
Farnham’s story
171 years in pictures
Census counts: 262 in 1900, a peak of 546 in 1970, 381 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2006 and 3 maps from 1899 on.
- 1855Farnham is settled
FarnhamNY
A town of 359, settled in 1855.
Photo: Adam Moss · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
359
2025 Census estimate · −2.2% since 2020
Median home value
$134K
Census ACS
Household income
$98K
median
Median age
43.3
years
Jobs based here
56
A commuter town
Is Farnham a good place to live?
11% of the land in Farnham is conserved, where New York’s towns sit at 5.2% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. The biggest park or preserve is Evangola State Park, at 68 acres. Farnham has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
359 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Farnham: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Farnham, and how to reach them.
PowerNational Grid19.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterFarnham Village water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Farnham’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn New York you can register online until 10 days before Election Day, in person until 10 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before and received 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereErie County Board of ElectionsErie County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP codes14081, 1406114081 80% · 14061 20%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Farnham.
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: very low risk in Farnham, mostly inland flooding
In Farnham, the FEMA hazard score is 10 of 100, below both New York’s towns (31 of 100) and U.S. towns (44 of 100). Expected losses in Farnham break down as 71% from inland flooding and 13% from cold waves. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Farnham once, in 2014.
10risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
5
paid flood claims since 1979
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Farnham has 0.3 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
Half the trips to work are shorter than 22 miles. The share of residents in Farnham who live below the poverty line: 16%. Commuting out is the norm here: 1% of working residents work locally. Jobs in Farnham grew by 32 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 56.
1%work in town
| Farnham | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.6% | 10% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $98,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Farnham1%
Buffalo19%
Brant9%
Hamburg9%
Amherst7%
22 mi
median commute distance
56
jobs based in Farnham
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
208″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–36°
Spring36–55°
Summer60–79°
Fall44–61°
Oct 20
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
11.4%conserved
11.4%
conserved · 88 of 769 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Evangola State Park | — | 68 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Health
How healthy Farnham is
17% of Farnham adults report frequent mental distress. CDC measures, 32 in all: Farnham beats New York on 3 and trails on 7. Two figures for adults here: 32% have high blood pressure, 10% have diabetes.
| Farnham | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 34% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 11% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 33% |
32 measures vs. New York
3 better22 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Farnham | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.9% | 17.2% |
| More smokers | 14.6% | 11.3% |
Brooks-TLC Hospital System
15.1 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
Homes in Farnham sell for about $100K
Farnham’s typical rent is $1,057 a month. 74% of households live in a home they own here.
$100Kmedian sale price
| Farnham | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,057 a month | $1,101 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 74% | 75% | 73% |
1
homes sold in March
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 52 attractions →Niagara Falls and 45 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Farnham. Close and well known come first.
Big draw34 mi WaterfallNiagara Falls
Big draw19 mi Stadium & arenaHighmark Stadium
Big draw19 mi Stadium & arenaRalph Wilson Stadium
33 mi WaterfallHorseshoe Falls
22 mi Stadium & arenaKeyBank Center
18 mi WaterfallEternal Flame FallsSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Niagara Falls: Robert F. Tobler, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Highmark Stadium: James161723, CC0 · Ralph Wilson Stadium: User Evilarry on en.wikipedia, Public domain · Horseshoe Falls: Ujjwal Kumar, Public domain · KeyBank Center: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Eternal Flame Falls: Mpmajewski, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Farnham
17pages on Farnham
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Farnham; the nearest are
SUNY at FredoniaUniversity or college · Public · Fredonia16.4 mi$8,831 in-state tuitionErie Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Buffalo22.5 mi$6,100 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Farnham residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Farnham for work
Where Farnham’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
56jobs based in Farnham
1%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Farnham
Village in New York, United States
Farnham (Seneca: Tgají’ehdo’) is a village in the town of Brant, New York, United States. The population of Farnham was 381 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area. The village is named after Leroy Farnham, a local landowner and merchant. Farnham is located in the western part of the town of Brant, north of the Cattaraugus Reservation and southeast of Evangola State Park.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 640 ft
- ZIP code
- 14061
Questions about Farnham
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Farnham, NY a good place to live?
Farnham has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.