At a Glance
Median Income
$92,321
$38,666 per capita
Home Value
$335,200
Zillow: $347,189
Violent Crime
652/100K
2,740/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
82.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.2%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
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 2.2% (39% 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 $347,189. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Fairmount Heights reports 652 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,740/100K. The murder rate is 195.7/100K.
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 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,429
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density5,293/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,321
Per Capita$38,666
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A+
Home Value$335,200
Rent
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$347,189
Housing Units599
Rent Burden47.3%
Crime
F
Violent652/100K
Property2,740/100K
Murder195.7/100K
Assault130/100K
Burglary718/100K
Health
Obesity49.2%
Diabetes18.3%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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