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Fairmount, NY
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Fairmount, NY
At a Glance
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)
Is Fairmount a Good Place to Live?
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 1.2% (67% 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.
Safety & Crime
Fairmount reports 805 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 112% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,982/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.