How long is the commute from Fairmont, WV?
Workers who live in Fairmont, WV take an average of 22.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
4.5% of workers walk to work.
12.2% work from home.
12.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.8 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Households without a car
- 12.8%
How people in Fairmont get to work
| Means of transportation | Fairmont | Marion County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.9% (±3.9 points) | 74.6% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.0% (±2.8 points) | 10.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±0.9 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.5% (±1.8 points) | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.1 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.2% (±3.1 points) | 11.0% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In Fairmont, the average commute is lower than in Marion County (25.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in West Virginia (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fairmont, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Marion County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Marion County, Fairmont ranks 8 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 141 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fairmont
| Vehicles available | Fairmont | Marion County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.8% (±3.2 points) | 7.6% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.2% (±3.3 points) | 33.1% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% (±3.8 points) | 41.3% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.4% (±2.4 points) | 17.9% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In Fairmont, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Marion County (7.6%).
It is also higher than in West Virginia (8.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Fairmont
| Fairmont | Marion County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.2% (±3.1 points) | 11.0% (±1.5 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±1.4 points) | 93.2% (±1.2 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.1% (±1.9 points) | 90.1% (±1.6 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Fairmont, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Marion County (90.1%).
It is also higher than in West Virginia (86.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fairmont
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont | — | 22.8 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Pleasant Valley | 1.7 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Barrackville | 2.0 mi | 24.7 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Monongah | 4.0 mi | 21.6 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Rivesville | 4.1 mi | 31.8 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| White Hall | 4.3 mi | 33.4 minutes (±9.8) | Higher |
| Farmington | 5.9 mi | 30.7 minutes (±10.9) | Not measurably different |
| Grant Town | 6.0 mi | 30.2 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Worthington | 6.3 mi | 22.7 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: White Hall, WV (33.4 minutes), Grant Town, WV (30.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Marion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | White Hall | 33.4 minutes (±9.8) |
| 3 | Rivesville | 31.8 minutes (±9.2) |
| 4 | Farmington | 30.7 minutes (±10.9) |
| 5 | Mannington | 30.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 6 | Grant Town | 30.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 7 | Barrackville | 24.7 minutes (±5.3) |
| 8 | Fairmont | 22.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 9 (tie) | Pleasant Valley | 22.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 9 (tie) | Worthington | 22.7 minutes (±7.2) |
| 11 | Monongah | 21.6 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 10 of 11 places in Marion County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fairmont
How long is the average commute in Fairmont?
Workers who live in Fairmont, WV take an average of 22.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fairmont without a car?
12.8% of households in Fairmont have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fairmont?
12.2% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Fairmont worked from home, and 93.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairmont city, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairmont city, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairmont city, West Virginia
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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