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Fairmont, MN


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Fairmont, Minnesota

Fairmont, Minnesota, in Martin county, is 96 miles SW of Eden Prairie, Minnesota (center to center) and 109 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are 10,889 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Fairmont

In Fairmont, about 58% of adults are married. In Fairmont, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fairmont had a median family income of $46,637.

Political Inclinations

Fairmont folks tended to give their money ($1,450) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Fairmont Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Fairmont that were owner-occupied was 74%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it.

Commuting

In Fairmont, 91% of commuters drive to work. Fairmont offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyFairmont Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyFairmont Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Fairmont Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Fairmont, MN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens107
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men54
Well-Paid Single Women56
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity38
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better54
College Educated Adults57
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home74
Public Transportation Use78

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Housing Recently Built33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime43

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