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Fairmount Area Facts

  • Fairmount has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Fairmount crime rates are 65% lower than the Colorado average
  • Cost of living in Fairmount is 35% higher than the Colorado average
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COOPPERDALE IN FAIRMOUNT REVIEW User Rating 1 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 01, 2024) Completely aggravating and pathetic area far from Denver and the world at large. Really unappealing in COPPERDALE awful cold damp dark under the trees hardly any cultural events, entertainment or public places to relish being with friends. A dejection of a depressing community. ...Read More Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fairmount? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Parfet Park
      Clear Creek History Park
      Vanover Park
      Vanover Park Natural Playground
      Stratton Commons
      Kafadar Commons
      Clear Creek
      Lions Park

      Entertainment

      Golden History Museum
      American Mountaineering Museum
      Foothills Art Center
      Foothills Art Center
      The Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum
      Marv Kay Stadium North
      Marv Kay Stadium South
      Colorado School of Mines "M"

      Food & Drink

      El Callejon Latin Food
      D'Deli
      Golden Sweets
      Ace High Tavern
      Back Alley Donuts
      Jimmy John's
      Golden Moon Speakeasy
      Snarf's Sandwiches

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in Fairmount? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Fairmount.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fairmount? The cost of living in Fairmount is 150/100 - which is 35% higher than Colorado.
      Fairmount
      150

      50% more expensive than average

      Colorado
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fairmount? Fairmount crime rates are 1,177, which are 65% lower than Colorado
      Total Crime
      1,177 per 100k people

      48% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 85

      48% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -29%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Fairmount? The median income in Fairmount is $124,286 which is 99% higher than Colorado.
      Median household income
      $124,286125% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $56,79990% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      46% lower than the US average

      D Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Fairmount home prices? Fairmount home prices are $554,100 - which is 109% higher than Colorado
      Median home value
      $554,100200% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,81291% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      94%

      48% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Fairmount have good schools? The Fairmount graduation rate is 93% - which is 7% higher than Colorado
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Fairmount a good place to live? Fairmount has an overall rating of 20% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      20%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      20%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      20%

      1 total surveys

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