At a Glance
Median Income
$60,791
$31,722 per capita
Home Value
$159,100
Zillow: $194,875
Median Rent
$902/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
520/100K
1,345/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.1%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
19.9% smoking rate
How Fairmont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairmont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairmont a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairmont residents earn a median household income of $60,791 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,722. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,724 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairmont is $159,100 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,875. Median rent is $902/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Fairmont reports 520 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,345/100K.
Education
31.1% of adults in Fairmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairmont has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population18,303
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density2,128/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,791
Per Capita$31,722
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$3,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,100
Rent$902
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$194,875
Housing Units8,972
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent520/100K
Property1,345/100K
Health
Obesity44.4%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,153/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation1,002 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.1%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairmont was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.