At a Glance
Median Income
$82,968
$41,298 per capita
Home Value
$173,400
Zillow: $273,199
Median Rent
$1,226/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.7%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
10.7% 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+
4.6 / 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 $82,968 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,298. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,898 business establishments, including 1,173 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairmount is $173,400 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,199. Median rent is $1,226/month, with 22.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
39.7% of adults in Fairmount hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairmount has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population9,998
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density2,967/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born7.3%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,968
Per Capita$41,298
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$42,500M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,335
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,400
Rent$1,226
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$273,199
Housing Units4,481
Rent Burden22.6%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,762/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation487 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.7%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairmount was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 1,173 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.