At a Glance
Median Income
$44,375
$20,321 per capita
Home Value
$220,700
Zillow: $387,464
Median Rent
$1,221/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
55.8% high school+
Unemployment
11.3%
22.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
18.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairmead a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 11.3% (214% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population1,119
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density146/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born29.2%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$44,375
Per Capita$20,321
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty22.0%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
B+
Home Value$220,700
Rent$1,221
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$387,464
Housing Units403
Rent Burden29.9%
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death8,849/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain10.8 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation249 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+55.8%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute30 min
Broadband54.1%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairmead was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
29.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.