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Fairmount Heights, MD


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Fairmount Heights, Maryland

The population of Fairmount Heights is 1,508.

The People and Families of Fairmount Heights

In Fairmount Heights, about 34% of adults are married. The size of households in Fairmount Heights is larger than most. There are a lot of singles in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fairmount Heights had a median family income of $53,304.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Fairmount Heights.

Fairmount Heights Housing

Of the housing in Fairmount Heights, approximately 78% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Fairmount Heights, 81% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyFairmount Heights Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Fairmount Heights Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Fairmount Heights Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Fairmount Heights, MD

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women95
Well-Paid Single Men85
Female Share of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Racial Diversity62
Male Share of the Population45
Age of the Population45
Senior Citizens35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income96
People in Middle Class or Better85
People Above Poverty66
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work64
Working at Home43
Short Commute Times14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
People Living Alone34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Affordability of Property Taxes25
Affordability of Rents13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime36
Low Violent Crime11
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