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Fairmead, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
Fairmead, CA
At a Glance
How Fairmead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairmead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fairmead a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fairmead residents earn a median household income of $44,375 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,321. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairmead is $220,700 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $387,464. Median rent is $1,221/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Fairmead reports 521 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,944/100K.
Education
13.0% of adults in Fairmead hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 55.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairmead has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.