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Living in Fairmount, IN

A small town located in Indiana, Fairmount has a population of slightly less than 3,000. Retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (18%) here than nationally (14%), while young adults account for a smaller percentage of the town. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 29% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $636 a month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Indiana. Over the course of a year, renters in Fairmount will save around $2,300 compared to the state average.

With an average commute time of about 22 minutes, faster than most cities in the state, Fairmount residents are well aware that it isn't overly time-consuming to travel to work. Many residents (42%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation is not used. Relatively few residents commute to work on foot.

Fairmount has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 with a high school degree or GED (31%) compared to the national average. In addition, 6% have a Bachelor's degree and 1% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are four primary industries in Fairmount: manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and education. Together, these industries account for 29% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 6% of the town's population works in sales, making it the top career path in the town. Fairmount workers earn an average annual income of just over $51K, less than the average Indiana resident. Fairmount's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).

Who Lives Here

Fairmount Demographics

Education

High School

43%

Associate's

19%

Bachelor's

4%

Master's

0%

Doctorate

34%

Family Size

2 people

45%

3 people

22%

4 people

19%

5 people

9%

6+ people

4%

Household Income

0-50k

57%

50-100k

31%

100-150k

11%

150-200k

1%

200k+

1%

Age

0-10

13%

10-20

15%

20-45

27%

45-65

27%

65+

19%

Getting Around Fairmount

Fairmount Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

30%

15-30 Mins

52%

30-40 Mins

7%

40-60 Mins

6%

60+ Mins

5%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 00

Walk Score®

Percentage: 2525

Bike Score®

Fairmount Education

Schools

Top Schools in Fairmount

NRNo Rating

Westview Elementary School

Grades PK-1 • Public

4/10

Northview Elementary School

Grades 2-5 • Public

2/10

Frances Slocum Elementary School

Grades K-4 • Public

NRNo Rating

Little Giants Preschool

Public

NRNo Rating

Alexandria-Monroe Elementary School

Grades PK-2 • Public

3/10

Allen Elementary School

Grades K-4 • Public

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All About

Living in Fairmount, IN

A small town located in Indiana, Fairmount has a population of slightly less than 3,000. Retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (18%) here than nationally (14%), while young adults account for a smaller percentage of the town. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 29% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $636 a month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Indiana. Over the course of a year, renters in Fairmount will save around $2,300 compared to the state average.

With an average commute time of about 22 minutes, faster than most cities in the state, Fairmount residents are well aware that it isn't overly time-consuming to travel to work. Many residents (42%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation is not used. Relatively few residents commute to work on foot.

Fairmount has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 with a high school degree or GED (31%) compared to the national average. In addition, 6% have a Bachelor's degree and 1% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are four primary industries in Fairmount: manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and education. Together, these industries account for 29% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 6% of the town's population works in sales, making it the top career path in the town. Fairmount workers earn an average annual income of just over $51K, less than the average Indiana resident. Fairmount's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).