Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Fairmont
Fairmont, WV Area Guide
Avg Rent
$818
Population
19,579
Renter Mix
38% Rent
A thriving riverside community exuding historic character
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College
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River
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Spanning the banks of the Monongahela River, Fairmont is a thriving and historic city just minutes down the road from Morgantown. The city boasts a proud history as a thriving railroad and coal town, and the abundant antique architecture lends Fairmont a timeless atmosphere everywhere you go. As the home of Fairmont State University, the city is home to over 4,000 college students as well as hundreds of faculty and staff members, with the campus dominating the west side of town.
Fairmont’s high-performing public schools and low crime rate have made the area quite desirable among folks raising families, with the local rental market offering a broad selection of options for every budget, taste, and lifestyle.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,278
Average: $65,536
Education
4,679
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,069
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fairmont has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Fairmont, WV is $736 for a studio, $818 for one bedroom, $1,013 for two bedrooms, and $1,064 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fairmont has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$818/month
733 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fairmont, WV is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
300 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
348 Students
Public
Grades K-8
723 Students
Public
Grades K-8
629 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
415 Students
Public
Grades K-8
723 Students
Public
Grades K-8
629 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
70 Students
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
689 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
821 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
70 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Prickett's Fort State Park
- Valley Falls State Park
Airports
- North Central West Virginia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.