Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (4) F
Marion County Historical Society
Museum
East-West Stadium
Stadium
Splash Park
Water Park
Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center
Museum
Food and Drink (8) F
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
Fitness (0) F
HealthPLUS Fitness Center
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Price Cutter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Shop 'n Save
Grocery Store
Parks (13) B
5th Street Park
Playground
Twelfth Street Municipal Swimming Pool
Park
Fairmont East-West Stadium
Park
Palatine Park
Park
East Marion Park
Park
Windmill Park
Park
Morris Park
Park
Morris Park
Park
East Fairmont Mini Park
Park
Mary Lou Retton Park
Park
Mary Lou Retton Park
Park
Norwood Park
Park
Guyses Run Fishing Park
Park
Montana Park
Park
Shops (13) F
GoMart
Convenience Store
Westside Market
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
Econo Mart
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Middletown Mall
Mall
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Fairmont.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Fairmont is 87/100 - which is 2% higher than West Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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crime C

Fairmont crime rates are 1,777 per 100k, which is 18% higher than West Virginia
Property Crime
1,385 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
392 crimes per 100k D+
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employment D-

The median income in Fairmont is $45,540 - which is 7% higher than West Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$45,540 F
Unemployment Rate
4.0% D+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
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
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Fairmont home prices are $117,000 - which is 9% higher than West Virginia
Home Price
$117,000 F
Home Appreciation Rate
11% A-
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools B-

The Fairmont graduation rate is 84% - which is 6% higher than West Virginia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
84% C-
Elementary Schools (12) F
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
High Schools (6) B-
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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ratings D

Fairmont has an overall rating of 55% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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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

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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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      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
      East Marion Park
      Windmill Park
      Morris Park
      Morris 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.
      Fairmont
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      West Virginia
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      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
      Total Crime
      1,777 per 100k people

      24% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 57

      24% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -17%

      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
      4%

      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
      Home Ownership
      59%

      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
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      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
      55%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      40%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      2 total surveys

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