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Fairmont, WV Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Isaac Ramirez

What to expect moving to Fairmont?

So, You can expect to pay around $902 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. Thoughts? The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Caleb Miller

Job hunting in Fairmont -tips?

Curious what people think. I'm originally from Tucson and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Does this match your experience? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still mana...

10 replies 11 upvotes jobs
Thomas L.

Most overrated things about Fairmont

Not sure if this has been asked before, but With a population of 18,303, Fairmont is a small town.

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Christian Castillo

Honest thoughts on life in Fairmont

Hello, I work in energy and Crime rate is something to consider -Fairmont sits at 164.6 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. TIA! The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is de...

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Charles H.

Is Fairmont good for remote workers?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 10.8%, which is around average. It's a a small town city with about 18,303 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young single...

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Charles H.

Is Fairmont still affordable?

Alright, I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 18,303, Fairmont is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 18,303 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surfac...

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Thomas L.

Is it worth buying in Fairmont?

First post here. My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -Fairmont sits at 164.6 per 100K. Household incomes average around $60,791 in Fairmont. Rent is about $902/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young ...

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sacramento_olivia

Relocating to Fairmont, WV -pros and cons?

So, I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 10.8%, which is around average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What do you all think? The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Isaac Ramirez

Most overrated things about Fairmont

I work in manufacturing and The median home value here is around $159,100, which is actually reasonable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Thoughts? The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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