Fairmont, WV Housing Market

Market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-04-02

Fairmont, WV offers balanced conditions for buyers.

  • Prices are essentially flat (1.1% YoY) — good negotiating leverage for buyers.
  • Price-to-rent ratio: 13.2 — buying is likely more cost-effective than renting.

Median Home Value

$159,113

ZHVI

Year-over-Year

+1.1%

Price change

5-Year Change

+17.9%

Since 2021

Median Rent

$1,003/mo

ZORI

Active Listings

87

For sale

State Avg

$169,780

West Virginia

Home Value Trends

5-year Zillow Home Value Index for Fairmont, WV vs. state and national averages.

Rent Data

Median Rent

$1,003/mo

Rent YoY Change

+2.3%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

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