At a Glance
Median Income
$70,708
$31,579 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
36.6%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
27.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
18.3% 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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairmount residents earn a median household income of $70,708 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,579. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 452 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Education
36.6% of adults in Fairmount hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairmount has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population357
Median Age59.8 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$70,708
Per Capita$31,579
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty27.6%
County GDP$1,231M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$196,588
Housing Units246
Rent Burden36.3%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation2 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.6%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute28 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairmount was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.