Fairmont, WV metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of July 2026
What is Fairmont, WV metro area’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Fairmont, WV metro area in its market cycle?
Fairmont, WV metro area is classified as Peaking — late-cycle, with momentum cooling from a high level. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Fairmont, WV metro area?
Our model forecasts Fairmont, WV metro area’s home prices to rise about 1.7% over the next 12 months (medium confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
Fairmont, WV metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $215K | ▲ +25.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 49 days | ▼ -3.9% |
| Months of Supply | 3.8 | ▼ -7.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 146 | ▼ -6.4% |
| Homes Sold | 38 | 0% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $126 | ▲ +4.7% |
How has Fairmont, WV metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fairmont, WV metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, Fairmont, WV metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 65 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Fairmont, WV metro area?
The median sale price in Fairmont, WV metro area is $215K, having risen 25.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Fairmont, WV metro area?
Fairmont, WV metro area scores 85 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Fairmont, WV metro area's Alpha Score?
Fairmont, WV metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (85/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (50/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Fairmont, WV metro area? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.