Apartments for rent in Fairmont, IL

A small town located in Illinois, Fairmont has slightly less than 3,000 residents. Young professionals should fit right in, as they account for an above-average percentage of the community, while retirees appear in smaller numbers. With an average age of just under 36, the town's population is notably younger than most cities in Illinois. Renters tend to be in the minority in the town, and 64% of residents own their homes. The average rent of $1,033/month is roughly the same as the state average.

Compared to the national average, Fairmont has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have earned a high school degree or GED (30%). Additionally, 6% have a Bachelor's degree and 2% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree. If you're looking for a number of career options, Fairmont has a surplus. The four most common industries are retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and warehousing. Combined, these industries make up 29% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 11% of the town's population works in transportation, which ranks as the top field in the town. Fairmont workers bring in an average annual income of just under $59,000, about $18,000 less than the state average. The town's average income also trails the national average of $73,345.

With an average commute time of about 34 minutes, slower than most cities in Illinois, Fairmont residents are well aware that traveling to work takes some patience. Driving is the typical way to get to work, selected by 42% of workers, while public transportation isn't widely used. Relatively few workers commute on foot.