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Fairmont, West Virginia

Introduction to Fairmont, West Virginia

Fairmont, West Virginia, in Marion county, is located 66 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. There are 19,097 residents in the city.

Fairmont History

Fairmont was first settled in 1770 by Jonathon Bozarth and his family. It was established in 1820. At that time, the city was known as Middletown and was a part of the Monongalia County. John S. Barnes was the first mayor of the city. The Virginia General Assembly chartered the city as Fairmont in 1843. The city is the county seat of Marion County, which was founded in 1842 and was named after General Francis Marion, who is one of the fathers of the modern guerrilla warfare.

Fairmont and nearby Attractions

  • Pricketts Fort State Park
  • Snodgrass One - Room Schoolhouse Museum
  • Valley Falls State Park
  • Barrackville Covered Bridge
  • Pricketts Fort State Park
  • Valley Worlds of Fun

Things To Do In Fairmont

Fairmont is home to Pricketts Fort State Park and Valley Falls State Park. The Valley Worlds of Fun is also a popular tourist attraction. The city includes several churches such as the Saint Josephs Roman Catholic Church, Grace Lutheran Church, Highland Avenue United Methodist Church, and Hillview Baptist Chapel. The Marion County Public Library is an ideal destination for the book lovers. The golf enthusiasts can visit the Fox Hill Country Club. Apart from these, Fairmont hosts the Three Rivers Festival every year in the month of May.

Fairmont Transportation

Harrison/ Marion Regional Airport is few miles away.

Fairmont Higher Education

Fairmont State University and Webster College are the local institutions providing facilities for higher education. One can also pursue higher education at West Virginia University, West Liberty State College, and California University of Pennsylvania.

High Points

Fairmont strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Fairmont Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Fairmont Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 17%Fairmont Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 18%Fairmont Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Fairmont, WV

Comparing Fairmont to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Female Share of the Population96
Age of the Population83
Racial Diversity59
Well-Paid Single Women47
Well-Paid Single Men27
Male Share of the Population25
Children Under 5 Years Old13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
Median Family Income37
People in Middle Class or Better26
People Above Poverty25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work79
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone108
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents94
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime73
Low Violent Crime43

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