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Fairmount, IN


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Fairmount, Indiana

Fairmount, Indiana, in Grant county, is 20 miles NW of Muncie, Indiana (center to center) and 52 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. About 2,992 people people live in Fairmount.

The People and Families of Fairmount

In Fairmount, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fairmount had a median family income of $44,033.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Fairmount enjoy its low crime rate.

Fairmount Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Fairmount, about 77% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the town is one place with an advantage over most places in Indiana.

Commuting

In Fairmount, 94% of commuters drive to work. Fairmount is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great town for public transportation.

High Points

Fairmount strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 12%Fairmount Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Fairmount Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Fairmount, IN

Comparing Fairmount to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women75
Female Share of the Population77
Age of the Population58
Well-Paid Single Men54
Senior Citizens55
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income76
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work21
Working at Home22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone55
Housing Recently Built45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime79
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