Fairmont, WV housing market
What's happening in the Fairmont market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Fairmont, WV is a balanced market: homes in Marion County sell in a median of 56 days, and the number for sale is −17% on a year ago. Neither side has a clear edge.
12-month outlook
−0.5% to +5% for the typical Fairmont home value over the next 12 months.
A projection from past prices (the trend of the last 3 and 12 months, damped), not a prediction or advice. Local conditions can move faster than any trend.
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, August 2026 · Realtor.com county data, August 2026. Listing figures are for Marion County as a whole.
Fairmont market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Fairmont, WV?
$194,875 as of August 2026, +3.3% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Fairmont, WV?
Yes — the typical home value changed +3.3% over the year to August 2026 and +19.2% over five years.
Is Fairmont, WV a buyer's or seller's market?
It's balanced: the median home in Marion County sells in 56 days (Realtor.com, August 2026).
How much is rent in Fairmont, WV?
The typical rent is $1,206 a month as of August 2026, +5.1% on a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Fairmont, WV?
88 homes were listed for sale across Marion County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Fairmont, WV?
Homegrity lists 98 licensed Fairmont agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/fairmont-wv.