At a Glance
Median Income
$70,708
$31,579 per capita
Violent Crime
37/100K
521/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.6%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
27.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
293 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
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 3.9% (8% 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.
Safety & Crime
Fairmount reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 521/100K.
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 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population357
Median Age59.8 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$70,708
Per Capita$31,579
Unemployment3.9%
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%
Crime
F
Violent37/100K
Property521/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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