Fairmount Heights, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Prince George's County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,429 Population 5,293/sq mi density
$92,321 Median Income $38,666 per capita
$335,200 Home Value $347,716 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature
1,826 Violent Crime/100K 4,462 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$92,321 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$335,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,826 violent crimes/100K (380% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairmount Heights, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,321
23% above
$38,666 per capita
Home Value
$335,200
19% above
Zillow: $347,716
Violent Crime
1,826/100K
380% above
4,462/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
34% below
82.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.2%
53% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Fairmount Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fairmount Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
123%
Home Value
119%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
480%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairmount Heights a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fairmount Heights residents earn a median household income of $92,321 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,666. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,770 business establishments, including 1,546 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairmount Heights is $335,200 , 19% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,716. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Safety & Crime

Fairmount Heights reports 1,826 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 380% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,462/100K.

Education

22.1% of adults in Fairmount Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 82.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairmount Heights has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,429
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density5,293/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born31.6%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$92,321
Per Capita$38,666
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411

Housing

A+
Home Value$335,200
Rent
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$347,716
Housing Units599
Rent Burden47.3%

Crime

F
Violent1,826/100K
Property4,462/100K

Health

Obesity49.2%
Diabetes18.3%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,436/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation94 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+82.6%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute35 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Fairmount Heights was built in 1967.
14.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
31.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.