Fairmont, WV
1 neighborhoods · 41,983 residents · West Virginia
B
67/100
77
Safety Score
64
Affordability
$60K
Median Income
$160K
Median Home Value
Is Fairmont, WV a Good Place to Live?
Fairmont receives an overall livability grade of B (67/100), indicating solid livability relative to the rest of West Virginia. Safety scores B+ (77/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores B (64/100) with a median household income of $59,875 and median home values around $160,100.
About 29.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 6.4%. 71% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 38.
$907
Median Rent/mo
29.5%
College Educated
6.4%
Unemployment
71%
Owner-Occupied
38
Median Age
41,983
Population
1
Zip Codes
Marion
County
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Neighborhoods in Fairmont
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26554Marion Co. | 67 B | 77 | 64 | $60K | $160K | 41,983 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.