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Housing Affordability in Fairmont, WV

Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

Households paying 30%+ for housing
24.1%
West Virginia 22.1%
Renters paying 30%+
44.7%
West Virginia 48.9%
Homeowners paying 30%+
13.3%
West Virginia 14.6%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$1,181/mo
West Virginia $1,255/mo

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more1,18044.7%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more66413.3%
  • Renters paying 50% or more67225.5%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 27.2%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 16.4%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $472/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 2.6

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Fairmont, WV24.1%44.7%13.3%27.2%
Marion County18.8%43.7%12.2%25.7%
West Virginia22.1%48.9%14.6%29.4%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Fairmont, WV?
In Fairmont, WV, 24.1% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Fairmont compare with West Virginia?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Fairmont is 24.1%, compared with 22.1% for West Virginia as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates