Fairmont, WV Area Guide

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amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.

Marion County Historical Society
Museum

East-West Stadium
Stadium

Splash Park
Water Park

Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center
Museum

Burger King
Fast Food

MJ's Sports Bar
Bar

East Coast Hoagies
Fast Food

Wendy's
Fast Food

Domino's
Fast Food

Wendy's
Fast Food

Subway
Fast Food

McDonald's
Fast Food

KFC
Fast Food

High Life Lounge
Bar

Quiznos
Fast Food

Arby's
Fast Food

Taco Bell
Fast Food

HealthPLUS Fitness Center
Gym

Price Cutter
Grocery Store

Food Lion
Grocery Store

Shop 'n Save
Grocery Store

5th Street Park
Playground

Twelfth Street Municipal Swimming Pool
Park

Fairmont East-West Stadium
Park

Palatine Park
Park

Unknown Name
Playground

East Marion Park
Park

Unknown Name
Playground

Windmill Park
Park

Morris Park
Park

Morris Park
Park

East Fairmont Mini Park
Park

Mary Lou Retton Park
Park

Mary Lou Retton Park
Park

Unknown Name
Playground

Norwood Park
Park

Guyses Run Fishing Park
Park

Montana Park
Park

GoMart
Convenience Store

Westside Market
Convenience Store

Unknown Name
Convenience Store

East Park Mart
Convenience Store

Big Lots
Department Store

N & Out Quick Mart
Convenience Store

Family Dollar
Discount Store

Marion Square
Mall

Black Bear Express
Convenience Store

Aaron's
Electronics

Kerri's Korner Bookstore
Books

Dollar General
Discount Store

Unknown Name
Convenience Store

Unknown Name
Convenience Store

Econo Mart
Convenience Store

Circle K
Convenience Store

Unknown Name
Convenience Store

Unknown Name
Convenience Store

Unknown Name
Mall

Middletown Mall
Mall

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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Fairmont.

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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Fairmont is 87/100 - which is 2% higher than West Virginia. See more Fairmont cost of living data

crime C

Fairmont crime rates are 1,777 per 100k, which is 18% higher than West Virginia See more Fairmont crime data

employment D-

The median income in Fairmont is $45,540 - which is 7% higher than West Virginia. See more Fairmont employment data

health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

CVS
Pharmacy

Fire Station Number 1
Fire Station

John Manchin Senior Health Care Center
Hospital

MVA Health Center - Fairmont
Clinic

Fairmont Regional Medical Center
Hospital

Watson Fire Station
Fire Station

East Side Fire Station
Fire Station

Bellview Fire Station
Fire Station

CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy

Pleasant Valley Fire Department
Fire Station

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housing A+

Fairmont home prices are $117,000 - which is 9% higher than West Virginia See more Fairmont housing data

schools B-

The Fairmont graduation rate is 84% - which is 6% higher than West Virginia

West Fairmont Middle School

Fairmont Catholic Grade School

East Fairmont Middle School

Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Watson Elementary School

East Park Elementary School

Jayenne Elementary School

Barnes Learning Center (Alc)

East Fairmont High School

Barrackville Elementary/Middle School

Fairmont Youth Academy

East Dale Elementary School

Monongah Elementary School

Monongah Middle School

Rivesville Elementary/Middle School

Friends In Faith Christian School

Fairmont Senior High School

Marion Co. Adult & Community Ed. Center

Barnes Learning Center (Alc)

East Fairmont High School

Fairmont Youth Academy

Friends In Faith Christian School

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Living in Fairmont, WV

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Fairmont Area Facts

Fairmont has a Livability Score of 72_/100, which is considered excellent
Fairmont crime rates are 18% higher than the West Virginia average
Cost of living in Fairmont is 2% higher than the West Virginia average

What do the locals think about Fairmont?

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

A quiet area

Sense of community

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"Spend a Day, Spend a Lifetime" in Fairmont, WV 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Fairmont, WV is on the Monongahela River. Its motto is "Spend a Day ... Spend a Lifetime." The total area is 9 square miles. It is formed by the conjunction of the Tygart Valley River and West Fork River.

Early industry included glass works. Like many towns in West Virginia, the ...Read More re are coal mines underneath. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroads passed through the town. The National White Collar Crime Center is also located in the town. The Valley Falls State Park is close to Fairmont. You might like to visit the Aerial Port Gymnastic Center. This was where Mary Lou Retton was trained. Nick Saban is also from Fairmont.

The education and housing is questionable in Fairmont, West Virginia. There is a public university called Fairmont State University. Crime, employment and the cost of living are average. Muriale's Italian Kitchen, Colasessano's, Yann's Hot Dog Stand, Joe n Throw and McAteer give your family plenty of options for meals. Read Less

A Bunch Of Idiots 0.5 rating By Jack Garton ( Apr 24, 2018) The city of fairmont wv is the most stupid people I ever tried to deal with, the idiots in the offices are so stupid it is sad and they are cowards never answer calls and when they call you back they play stupid, They All Need Fired. ...Read More Read Less

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Fairmont Awards

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F Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Fairmont? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

Parks

5th Street Park

Twelfth Street Municipal Swimming Pool

Fairmont East-West Stadium

Palatine Park

Unknown Name

East Marion Park

Unknown Name

Windmill Park

Entertainment

Marion County Historical Society

East-West Stadium

Splash Park

Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center

Food & Drink

Burger King

MJ's Sports Bar

East Coast Hoagies

Wendy's

Domino's

Wendy's

Subway

McDonald's

F Commute

Is public transit available in Fairmont? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Fairmont.

Drive to Work

77%

1% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit

1%

5% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

6%

3% higher than the US average

A+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Fairmont? The cost of living in Fairmont is 87/100 - which is 2% higher than West Virginia.

13% less expensive than average

15% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

C Crime

What is the crime rate in Fairmont? Fairmont crime rates are 1,777, which are 18% higher than West Virginia

1,777 per 100k people

24% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

24% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

D- Employment

What is the median income in Fairmont? The median income in Fairmont is $45,540 which is 7% higher than West Virginia.

Median household income

$45,54018% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$24,65917% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

13% lower than the US average

A+ Health & Safety

Is Fairmont a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

John Manchin Senior Health Care Center

Fairmont Regional Medical Center

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy

CVS

Doctors

A+ Housing

What are Fairmont home prices? Fairmont home prices are $117,000 - which is 9% higher than West Virginia

Median home value

$117,00037% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$78617% lower than the US average

7% lower than the US average

B- Schools

Does Fairmont have good schools? The Fairmont graduation rate is 84% - which is 6% higher than West Virginia

High school grad. rates

1% higher than the US average

School test scores

100% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

5% lower than the US average

D User Ratings

Is Fairmont a good place to live? Fairmont has an overall rating of 55% from 4 reviews.

Overall user rating

4 total ratings

User reviews rating

2 total reviews

User surveys rating

2 total surveys