Living in Fairmead, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fairmead · Census data 2020–2024
Fairmead has 1,229 residents with a median age of 28.8. The median household income is $46,680 (53% lower than the California median), the median rent is $1,418/month.
Fairmead is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fairmead at a glance
- Population
- 1,229
- Median age
- 28.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $46,680State: $99,122
- Median rent
- $1,418/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 52.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Fairmead a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the California median; unemployment of 12.8%; a poverty rate of 32.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Fairmead
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fairmead the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,418 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,582 a month in housing costs.
Fairmead median household income
The median household income in Fairmead is $46,680 and the income per person is $22,147. 32.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Fairmead: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 432
- Owner-occupied
- 52.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.8%
- Vacant
- 14.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 3.32
Fairmead demographics
- Population
- 1,229
- Median age
- 28.8
- Under 18
- 29.5%
- 65 and older
- 7.8%
- Households
- 370
- Foreign-born
- 26.5%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fairmead ›
Education in Fairmead
12.8% of adults 25 and older in Fairmead have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fairmead
- Unemployment rate
- 12.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 68.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 56.5%
Fairmead vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmead | 1,229 | $46,680 | — | $1,418 |
| Chowchilla | 19,020 | $66,514 | $364,000 | $1,178 |
| Madera Acres | 9,846 | $78,457 | $346,800 | $1,685 |
| Madera | 67,831 | $63,933 | $359,900 | $1,353 |
| Le Grand | 1,636 | $45,938 | $286,000 | $866 |
| Parkwood | 1,758 | $61,645 | $237,500 | $1,536 |
| Parksdale | 2,885 | $51,587 | $274,700 | $1,656 |
| La Vina | 789 | $22,745 | — | — |
| Planada | 3,506 | $42,727 | $266,400 | $1,036 |
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What is the median household income in Fairmead, CA?
The median household income in Fairmead is $46,680, 53% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Fairmead?
The median gross rent in Fairmead is $1,418 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Fairmead, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the California median; unemployment of 12.8%; a poverty rate of 32.4%.
What is the median age in Fairmead?
The median age in Fairmead is 28.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Fairmead?
The average commute to work in Fairmead is 26 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fairmead?
The unemployment rate in Fairmead is 12.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fairmead?
12.8% of adults in Fairmead have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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