Livability Score

68
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Loxley Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Fairmont Opera House
Theatre Arts
Martin County Historical Society and Pioneer Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Fairmont Theatre
Cinema
Food and Drink (1) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (25) A+
Bird Park
Park
Memory Park
Park
Wards Park
Park
Steve Pierce Park
Park
Heritage Acres Playground
Playground
St John Vianney Playground
Playground
Chubb Park
Park
Sylvania Park
Park
Fairmont Aquatic Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Gomsrud Park
Park
Holden Park
Park
Veteran's Park
Park
Fairmont Dog Park
Park
Charlotte Park
Park
Cardinal Park
Park
Heritage Acres
Park
Forshee Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Belle Vue Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Skate Park
Park
Amber lake park
Park
Cedar Creek Park
Park
Cedar Creek 1st
Park
Shops (1) F
JCPenney
Department Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Fairmont.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Fairmont is 90/100 - which is 9% lower than Minnesota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime B+

Fairmont crime rates are 1,543 per 100k, which is 31% lower than Minnesota
Property Crime
1,312 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
231 crimes per 100k B+
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employment D+

The median income in Fairmont is $49,402 - which is 22% lower than Minnesota.
Med. Household Income
$49,402 F
Unemployment Rate
3.2% B-
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
FAIRMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Station
Birch Street Dentistry
Dentist
Mayo Clinic Health System Fairmont
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Fairmont home prices are $137,300 - which is 28% lower than Minnesota
Home Price
$137,300 D-
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools C

The Fairmont graduation rate is 84% - which is 6% lower than Minnesota
School Test Scores
54% D
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (6) C-
St Paul Lutheran School
St John Vianney School
Southern Plains Education Coop.
Fairmont Elementary School
High Schools (4) F
Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School
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ratings D+

Fairmont has an overall rating of 58% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes B+
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Fun Attractions in Fairmont, MN 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) If you'll be visiting the Fairmont area soon, you can start planning your vacation now with engaging and fascinating activities that you and your loved ones can take advantage of.

Gomsrud Park is one of the most beautiful parks Fairmont has to offer, and it's a great spot to h ...Read More ave a picnic or take a nature walk. Martin County Historical Society is another attraction you won't want to pass up, since you'll get to see a variety of historical exhibits that will teach you more about the city of Fairmont and the surrounding areas. Heritage Acres is another must-see when you're in the area, since it features local ancient ruins. If you're bringing your pet(s) with you, you'll also want to visit Fairmont Dog Park.

If you and the kids want to take a swim or have amusement park-level fun, Fairmont Aquatic Park is the place to go. If you want to have a more refined afternoon or evening, you can attend a performance at Fairmont Opera House. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fairmont? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Bird Park
      Memory Park
      Wards Park
      Steve Pierce Park
      Heritage Acres Playground
      St John Vianney Playground
      Chubb Park
      Sylvania Park

      Entertainment

      Fairmont Opera House
      Martin County Historical Society and Pioneer Museum
      Unknown Name
      Fairmont Theatre

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Fairmont? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Fairmont.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fairmont? The cost of living in Fairmont is 90/100 - which is 9% lower than Minnesota.
      Fairmont
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Minnesota
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fairmont? Fairmont crime rates are 1,543, which are 31% lower than Minnesota
      Total Crime
      1,543 per 100k people

      34% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 65

      34% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Fairmont? The median income in Fairmont is $49,402 which is 22% lower than Minnesota.
      Median household income
      $49,40211% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,0634% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      31% lower than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

      Is Fairmont a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Mayo Clinic Health System Fairmont

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Fairmont home prices? Fairmont home prices are $137,300 - which is 28% lower than Minnesota
      Median home value
      $137,30026% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $64033% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      4% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Fairmont have good schools? The Fairmont graduation rate is 84% - which is 6% lower than Minnesota
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      54%

      12% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      17% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Fairmont a good place to live? Fairmont has an overall rating of 58% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      58%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      2 total surveys

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