At a Glance
Median Income
$163,785
$74,059 per capita
Home Value
$772,600
Zillow: $608,988
Median Rent
$2,505/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
61.6%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.0%
8.2% smoking rate
How Fairmount Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairmount's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairmount a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairmount residents earn a median household income of $163,785 , which is 118% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $74,059. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,530 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairmount is $772,600 , 174% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $608,988. Median rent is $2,505/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
61.6% of adults in Fairmount hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairmount has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population10,521
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density1,730/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$163,785
Per Capita$74,059
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$11,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,183
Housing
A
Home Value$772,600
Rent$2,505
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$608,988
Housing Units3,739
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity21.0%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,980/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain17.1 in/yr
Elevation5,589 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.6%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+24.7%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute24 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairmount was built in 1982.
25.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.