At a Glance
Median Income
$59,244
$23,400 per capita
Home Value
$147,400
Zillow: $198,379
Median Rent
$1,372/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
466/100K
559/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.9%
16.5% smoking rate
How Fairmont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairmont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairmont a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairmont residents earn a median household income of $59,244 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,400. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,463 business establishments, including 235 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairmont is $147,400 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,379. Median rent is $1,372/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Fairmont reports 466 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 559/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Fairmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairmont has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,409
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density1,733/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born15.3%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$59,244
Per Capita$23,400
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$5,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$147,400
Rent$1,372
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$198,379
Housing Units923
Rent Burden24.3%
Crime
F
Violent466/100K
Property559/100K
Health
Obesity45.9%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death4,543/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.1 in/yr
Elevation638 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairmont was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.348 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
15.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.