Fairmont, WV

West Virginia · Marion County

Fairmont is a small city in West Virginia with a population of 18,303. Residents earn $60,791 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0

B Good

18,303 Population 2,128/sq mi density

$60,791 Median Income $31,722 per capita

$159,100 Home Value $182,984 Zillow

$902 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent

54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

165 Violent Crime/100K 1,439 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$60,791 median income, 4.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$159,100 home value, $902/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

165 violent crimes/100K (57% below avg)

Education

3.5 / 5.0

31.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers

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Mines

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3 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Fairmont, WV.

Name	Description
Johnnie Johnson	Marker can be reached from Everest Drive west of East Park Avenue (West Virginia Route 310), on the right when traveling west.
Pepperoni Roll	Marker is on Country Club Road, 0.1 miles west of Barry Street, on the right when traveling west.
First Father’s Day Service	Marker is at the intersection of Fairmont Avenue (U.S. 250) and 3rd Street (West Virginia Route 310), on the left when traveling north on Fairmont Avenue.