City profile
Fairmont, WV
Marion County · Population 18,221
Fairmont is a town in Marion County, WV with about 18,221 residents and a typical home value near $164,000. It is 15 miles from Morgantown, WV, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
31°F
Summer avg
74°F
Sunny days / yr
165
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$163,800
Typical monthly housing
$965
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
77
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.82%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.59%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 72/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Riverine flooding
Nearest major airport
70 mi to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 33% Democratic / 65% Republican
Community
Population
18,221
Black population
6.0%
County
Marion County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving WV than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding
Highlights
- About 18,221 residents
- Typical home value about $164,000
- 15 miles from Morgantown, WV
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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