Fairmont, WV

Metro area in West Virginia · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +0.2%

Median Home Value

$158,119

↑ +0.6%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,054/mo

↑ +0.4%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

8%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+19.1%

Active Listings

120

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

12.5

Favors buying

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.6%

3 Months

↑ +1.3%

12 Months

↑ +0.2%

5-Year Price Trend

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