Fairmont, WV

Fairmont is a city located in Marion County, West Virginia with an estimated population of 19,000 people as of 2020. The city has a rich history having played an important role during the Civil War era when it was moved to different locations several times due to Union force advances. Today the city serves as a gateway to the Appalachians with numerous outdoor recreation opportunities available just minutes away from downtown Fairmont.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Fairmont is 6.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Fairmont jobs have increased by 0.9%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Fairmont's cost of living is 22.5% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Fairmont's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Fairmont, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Marion county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 63.2% to 34.5%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Fairmont's population is 18,369 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 1.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 19.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Fairmont is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 19.2%.

SCHOOLS

Fairmont public schools spend $12,619 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.5 students per teacher in Fairmont. More Education

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Housing Market in Fairmont

It's a good time to buy in Fairmont. Home Appreciation is up 19.2% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Fairmont is .

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