salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 94% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income. Most homes (91.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 65.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $113,640 a year. That is $55 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Colorado cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Colorado. It is number 106 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fairmount?
Share of households by yearly income. 67.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fairmount
| Size | Fairmount | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,962 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,516 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fairmount overall?
Everyday prices in Colorado overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fairmount, so the Colorado figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fairmount
Life in Fairmount
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fairmount?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,901 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $827,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $82,760 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fairmount, CO?
Renting in Fairmount costs a median of about $2,841 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.
How much do I need to make to live in Fairmount?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $113,640 a year, or $55 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fairmount cheap or expensive?
Fairmount is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.3% of the typical household income of $176,443. It ranks 106th cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fairmount?
The median homeowner in Fairmount pays $4,257 a year in property taxes, about 0.51% of the median home value.
Is Fairmount more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Colorado are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Fairmount?
The median home value in Fairmount is $827,600, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.
9,902 people live in Fairmount. Numbers are typical (middle) values.