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Fairmont, WV


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Fairmont, West Virginia

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

The People and Families of Fairmont

In Fairmont, about 44% of adults are married. In Fairmont, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Fairmont. There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fairmont had a median family income of $37,126.

Political Inclinations

Fairmont folks tended to give their money ($4,005) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Fairmont Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Fairmont that were owner-occupied was 63%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Fairmont, 88% of commuters drive to work.

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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