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Fairmont
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Suburb
Chicago

Fairmont

#11 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Will County
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Fairmont is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 2,649. Fairmont is in Will County. Living in Fairmont offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Fairmont there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Fairmont and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Fairmont are highly rated.
    About Fairmont...
    Population
    2,649
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $132,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,193
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      19%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      1%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      39%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      11%
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    Working in Fairmont

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $52,444
    National
    $69,021
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