Fairmont
- Town in West Virginia
Town
Fairmont
- grade BOverall Grade
- Town in West Virginia
- Rating 3.32 out of 5 59 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade B+
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Diversitygrade B
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade C
- Cost of Livinggrade A minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade C+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B+
- Commutegrade A minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$122,100
National
$244,900Median Rent
$799
National
$1,163Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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Fairmont Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault436.3national 282.7
- Murder5.5national 6.1
- Rape109.1national 40.7
- Robbery10.9national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary441.8national 500.1
- Theft965.4national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft76.3national 284
Residents
Working in Fairmont
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$47,618
National
$69,021Places to Work in Fairmont
Top Public Schools Serving Fairmont
Top Private Schools Near Fairmont
- grade A minus
Notre Dame High School
- Rating 4.17 out of 5 35 reviews
- grade B+
Trinity Christian School
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 33 reviews
- grade B minus
Morgantown Christian Academy
- Rating 3.31 out of 5 13 reviews
- grade A minus
Heritage Christian School
- Rating 4.38 out of 5 8 reviews
- grade unavailable
St. Francis de Sales Central Catholic School
- Rating 3.5 out of 5 2 reviews
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Fairmont Reviews
Rating 3.32 out of 5 59 reviews
I like that it’s close to the interstate, and I live in a well kept area. However, there isn’t much to do as far as young adult life. I’m not interested in clubbing or college life stuff, I think things like top golf, dog bars, a larger variety of shopping would bring people in. We only have generic things like apple bees, and we have a mall but it doesn’t have any larger naked stores. I would like to see things like Abercrombie, Nordstrom, H&M, and such inside these malls. I also believe it would bring a larger attraction. I also think smaller business things like pottery classes, yoga studios, things like that would be nice in this area. If I want to participate in yoga now I have to drive either to Morgantown or clarksburg. I love that fairmont is a little better kept than clarksburg, but Morgantown has a larger variety of things to do. Fairmont has a campus near it, I think they should focus on targeting the youth with activities to help get them out and socialize.
I love the community of Fairmont. If you're looking for a laid-back, close-knit rural community, this is the town for you! That being said, however, our rural location leaves a bit to be desired. If you're looking for downtown excitement or daytime activities outside of annual festivals and what our (absolutely amazing) local library provides, you'll have to go to the larger cities nearby.
It is a small, cute town in WV. There are many, great places to eat and things to do. Dairy Creme Corner is an absolute favorite in the town and is a major hit when it is open during the summer, I 100% recommend! Fairmont is a beautiful town, with great views of West Virginia's majestic scenery!