Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Fairmont

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Fairmont is $916 per month, the median household income is $63,032 per year, and renters make up 37% of occupied households. Fairmont's 3 HUD-assisted properties offer 318 income-restricted units for renters who qualify, providing an alternative to market-rate housing.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Fairmont Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 520 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Of the 3 HUD-assisted properties in Fairmont mapped for flood risk, none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Fairmont

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Fairmont has a Walk Score of 44 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 35. No Transit Score is available. Most errands and trips will likely require a car.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 9 public schools across 1 district serve Fairmont, including 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living in Fairmont, WV

The median household income in Fairmont is $63,032 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year. The median gross rent in the city is $916 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data, which can help you gauge how HUD-assisted and income-based housing in Fairmont compares to market-rate costs.

• Median household income: $63,032/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median gross rent: $916/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 37% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Income-based rents at HUD-assisted properties are typically set as a percentage of a household's income, so your actual rent may be well below the city median depending on your eligibility.

Environment & Flood Risk

All 3 HUD-assisted properties in Fairmont have been mapped for flood zone exposure. None of the 3 carry a high-risk flood designation, suggesting limited flood exposure across the city's affordable housing inventory.