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Fairmont, IL

Census-designated place in Will County, Illinois.

Population

2,617

Land area

1.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,881

ZIP codes

0

Fairmont and its ZIP codes

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Fairmont at a glance

  • Fairmont is about 8.2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $70,795 a year, 15% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $182,300 (31% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,455 a month.

Local data for Fairmont, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Fairmont, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$70,795

Poverty rate

15.6%

Median home value

$182,300

Median rent

$1,455/mo

Homeownership

69.9%

Bachelor's or higher

17.5%

Median age

32.5

Average commute

23.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,056), Polish Americans (261), German Americans (183).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Will County. PPP loans are for Fairmont.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.1%

Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,418

267,868 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$70,456

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3.9B

FY 2026, $5,636 per person

Will County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Fairmont, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.2%
  • Carpooled18.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.7%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home3.7%

Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Fairmont, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

1,341

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,026

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 16°F

41.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Fairmont, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

46.0%

U.S. 33.3% +12.7 pts

Diabetes

15.1%

U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts

Smoking

16.5%

U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

16.3%

U.S. 11.1% +5.2 pts

Cities near Fairmont

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
RidgewoodCensus-designated place2.1 mi0.4
Crest HillCity2.6 mi9
LockportCity2.9 mi11.7
Bonnie BraeCensus-designated place2.9 mi0.2
Ingalls ParkCensus-designated place3.1 mi1.1
JolietCity3.2 mi66.3
SunnylandCensus-designated place4.4 mi0.2
Preston HeightsCensus-designated place4.5 mi1.2
Lockport HeightsCensus-designated place4.5 mi0.2
RockdaleVillage5.2 mi1.4
RomeovilleVillage5.5 mi19.3
Crystal LawnsCensus-designated place5.8 mi0.7
Homer GlenVillage6.4 mi22.2
MarleyCensus-designated place7.1 mi0.1
New LenoxVillage8 mi16.1
LemontVillage8.2 mi8.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Fairmont, IL in?
Fairmont is in Will County, Illinois.
What is the population of Fairmont, IL?
About 2,617 people live in Fairmont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Fairmont?
Nearby places include Ridgewood (2.1 mi), Crest Hill (2.6 mi), Lockport (2.9 mi), Bonnie Brae (2.9 mi), Ingalls Park (3.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023