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Fairmont City, IL


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Fairmont City, Illinois

Fairmont City, Illinois, in St Clair county, is 10 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Fairmont City contains a population of approximately 2,436.

The People and Families of Fairmont City

In Fairmont City, about 45% of adults are married. Fairmont City has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the village.

Approximately 33% of Fairmont City is non-white. The village offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Unlike most villages, Fairmont City has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fairmont City had a median family income of $31,296.

Fairmont City Housing

Fairmont City has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 73% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The village, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Fairmont City the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Fairmont City, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Fairmont City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Fairmont City Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 10%Fairmont City Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Fairmont City, IL

Comparing Fairmont City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity109
Well-Paid Single Men53
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty31
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Affordability of Rents78
People Living Alone67
Housing Recently Built45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing25
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