The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 26554 sells for about $191,908, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 26554 — Fairmont
The 26554 housing market remains stable with moderate price appreciation and consistent inventory levels. Demand is supported by the local university and regional employment, though the market is not seeing rapid growth. Figures for specific metrics like months of supply and sale-to-list ratios are based on current market listings.
This area is well-suited for family buyers seeking established single-family homes, as well as university-affiliated renters and commuters who benefit from the proximity to the I-79 employment corridor.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 14.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 26554, Marion County WV
Crime rates in the Fairmont area are generally consistent with regional averages for small Appalachian cities, with property crime being the most frequently reported category.
Public schools in the area are managed by the Marion County School District, which maintains a mix of established elementary and secondary facilities serving the local community.
The area faces moderate risks from seasonal flooding near the Monongahela River and occasional severe weather events, typical for the North Central West Virginia region.
Economic momentum is anchored by Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community and Technical College, with ongoing development focused on regional infrastructure and small-scale commercial expansion.
Property taxes are assessed by Marion County based on a state-mandated formula; the area is subject to local school district levies and municipal taxes where applicable.
The ZIP code is highly accessible via the I-79 corridor, providing a primary transit artery for commuters traveling toward Morgantown or Clarksburg for employment.
Residents have access to local parks, the Monongahela River trail systems, and various community golf courses, with shopping and dining concentrated along the main commercial corridors of Fairmont.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by the local university student population and workforce, with moderate vacancy pressure and stable rent growth.
The economy is driven by higher education, healthcare services, and regional government, with a significant portion of the workforce commuting to neighboring hubs.
The area is served by the I-79 highway corridor, which acts as the primary transit link for the region.
Development is focused on infrastructure improvements along the I-79 corridor and revitalization efforts within the city of Fairmont.
Parcels are subject to Marion County school levies and local municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though hazard coverage for flood-prone areas near the river remains a consideration.
Data retrieved from ZCTA-level census profiles.
- Mylan Park4.514.9 mi
- Peak Health Aquatic Center at Mylan Park4.615.2 mi
- Launch Pad Trampoline Park4.415.7 mi
- XSCAPE Live Escape Room Morgantown516.2 mi
- Hope Coliseum4.816.9 mi
- Mylan Park4.514.9 mi
- Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center4.815.2 mi
- Four Horsemen Comics and Gaming of Morgantown4.515.1 mi
- Metropolitan Theatre4.616.6 mi
- Valley Falls State Park4.84.6 mi
- Pricketts Fort State Park4.76 mi
- Cinemark Meadowbrook Mall4.311.1 mi
- Palatine Park4.63 mi
- Tygart Valley Cinemas4.52.7 mi
- Arthurdale Heritage, Inc4.817.9 mi
- Spark! Imagination and Science Center4.515.1 mi
- Historic Barrackville Covered Bridge4.74.8 mi
- Mother's Day Shrine4.69.5 mi
- Valley Falls State Park4.84.6 mi
- Pricketts Fort State Park4.76 mi
- Palatine Park4.63 mi
- East Marion Park4.52.4 mi
- Windmill Park4.43.5 mi
- Pete Dye Golf Club4.511.4 mi
- Tygart Lake Public Golf Course4.312.8 mi
- Paradise Lake Golf Course3.713 mi
- Meadowbrook Mall4.311.1 mi
- Mia Margherita Coal Fired Pizzeria4.59.3 mi
- Middletown Commons4.72.4 mi
- Marshalls4.411.2 mi
- Gabe's4.212.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional anchor institution.
Provides recreational boating and fishing access.
Community park hosting local events and concerts.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).