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Fairmont, WV metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · WV · as of August 2026

Balanced

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.

Price Momentum20%
-19.351
Inventory Health25%
-14.546
Affordability20%
-3.980
Economic Strength20%
49
Rental Yield15%
+10.772

Where is Fairmont, WV metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Fairmont, WV metro area is classified as Mature holding near a healthy peak. 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 1.0% 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

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$234K▲ +14%
Median Days on Market51 days0%
Months of Supply4.8▲ +77.8%
Homes for Sale165▲ +10.7%
Homes Sold36-36.8%
Median Price / Sq Ft$127-1.9%

How has Fairmont, WV metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 58
12-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fairmont, WV metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of August 2026, Fairmont, WV metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 58 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 $234K, having risen 14% over the past year.

How affordable is Fairmont, WV metro area?

Fairmont, WV metro area scores 80 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 (80/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (46/100). 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.