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FBI, WV Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$140/mo
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$50/mo
$30/mo
$60/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $900/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1200/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1600/mo |
| Median Home Price | $180,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.8% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $800 |
The housing market in Fairmont is relatively affordable, with a range of options from historic homes to new constructions. However, the market can be competitive, especially for homes in desirable neighborhoods. Rentals are also available, but may be limited in certain areas.
Cost of Living
87
-13% below national average
94
88
105
$800
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 7% |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.8% |
| <p>State 6% + County 0.5% + City 0.5%</p> | |
West Virginia has a progressive income tax system, with rates ranging from 3% to 6.5%
Family & Relocation
55
7/10
$800/mo
City Pulse
Fairmont has a limited public transportation system, but the city is relatively walkable and bikeable, with some stroller-friendly sidewalks and parks.
- Prickett's Fort State Park
- Fairmont Marion County Park
- Valley Falls State Park
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📰 Live Local News
Fairmont has regulations in place for zoning, building permits, and business licenses, which can impact residents and business owners.
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 FBI — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Fairmont can fluctuate significantly by season, with higher electricity bills in the summer due to air conditioning usage and higher gas bills in the winter due to heating usage. However, since Fairmont is an 'electric only' town, the gas bills are zero.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 26554 has a property tax millage rate of 20.5, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
6, Fairmont has some stroller-friendly sidewalks and parks, but the city's infrastructure can be limited in some areas, with uneven sidewalks and lack of elevator access in some public buildings.
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