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Fairmont, WV

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A thriving riverside community exuding historic character

Suburb College River Schools Safe Low Crime Interstate Family Friendly

Spanning the banks of the Monongahela River, Fairmont is a thriving and historic city just minutes down the road from Morgantown. The city boasts a proud history as a thriving railroad and coal town, and the abundant antique architecture lends Fairmont a timeless atmosphere everywhere you go. As the home of Fairmont State University, the city is home to over 4,000 college students as well as hundreds of faculty and staff members, with the campus dominating the west side of town.

Fairmont’s high-performing public schools and low crime rate have made the area quite desirable among folks raising families, with the local rental market offering a broad selection of options for every budget, taste, and lifestyle.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Fairmont, WV is $724 for a studio, $819 for one bedroom, $946 for two bedrooms, and $1,113 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fairmont has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$819/month
733 Sq Ft
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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

22

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Jayenne Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

300 Students

9
out of 10

East Dale Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

348 Students

7
out of 10

West Fairmont Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

629 Students

6
out of 10

East Fairmont Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

723 Students

5
out of 10

Watson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

415 Students

5
out of 10

West Fairmont Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

629 Students

6
out of 10

East Fairmont Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

723 Students

5
out of 10

Academy Programs

Public

Grades 7-12

70 Students

Rating Unavailable

Fairmont Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

821 Students

8
out of 10

East Fairmont High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

689 Students

8
out of 10

Academy Programs

Public

Grades 7-12

70 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Prickett's Fort State Park
  • Valley Falls State Park

Airports

  • North Central West Virginia

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.