Fairmont is located in north-central West Virginia. Historically part of the coal, coke and natural-gas region, its housing stock includes older working‐class homes, modest mid-century suburban houses and more rural homes on the outskirts. Because it’s less high‐demand than university or D.C.-adjacent cities, housing tends to be more affordable. While I did not find a definitive current median home value in my sources, one can infer that existing homes often cost $120,000-220,000, and new builds on larger parcels (semi-rural) may range $250,000-$350,000, depending on lot/finish. The area is a mix of small city/suburban and rural fringe. Home types include single-family homes, some multi‐units, wooded lots and homes with larger acreage. Proximity: Fairmont is somewhat remote from major metro centers; the nearest large city is Pittsburgh (~100 + miles). Housing character: affordable, somewhat rural/suburban, traditional housing stock.