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Fairmont, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Martin County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
10,348 Population 690/sq mi density
$59,228 Median Income $39,233 per capita
$168,800 Home Value $168,300 Zillow
$717 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
259 Violent Crime/100K 2,115 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$59,228 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,800 home value, $717/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
259 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairmont, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,228
21% below
$39,233 per capita
Home Value
$168,800
40% below
Zillow: $168,300
Median Rent
$717/mo
38% below
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
259/100K
32% below
2,115/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
23% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
79%
Home Value
60%
Rent
62%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
68%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairmont a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fairmont residents earn a median household income of $59,228 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,233. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 705 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairmont is $168,800 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,300. Median rent is $717/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

Fairmont reports 259 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,115/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

26.1% of adults in Fairmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairmont has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population10,348
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density690/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,228
Per Capita$39,233
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$1,429M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033

Housing

A+
Home Value$168,800
Rent$717
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$168,300
Housing Units5,010
Rent Burden30.6%

Crime

F
Violent259/100K
Property2,115/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault150/100K
Burglary389/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,227/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,208 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute15 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Fairmont was founded in 1909.
The median home in Fairmont was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.