Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) A+
Windy Saddle
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe 13
Coffee Shop
Pangea Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Higher Grounds
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Blaster's Brew
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bean Foster's
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Launch
Coffee Shop
Bubblelicious
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) A+
Golden History Museum
Museum
American Mountaineering Museum
Museum
Foothills Art Center
Theatre Arts
Foothills Art Center
Theatre Arts
The Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum
Museum
Marv Kay Stadium North
Stadium
Marv Kay Stadium South
Stadium
Colorado School of Mines "M"
Attraction
The Splash at Fossil Trace
Water Park
Buffalo Bill Memorial Museum
Museum
Colorado Railroad Museum
Museum
Little Star Gallery
Art Gallery
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
Museum
Heritage Square
Theme Park
Regal UA Denver West Village
Cinema
Regal UA Colorado Mills IMAX & RPX
Cinema
North Sponsor Village
Attraction
Food and Drink (0) A+
El Callejon Latin Food
Fast Food
D'Deli
Fast Food
Golden Sweets
Sweets
Ace High Tavern
Bar
Back Alley Donuts
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Golden Moon Speakeasy
Bar
Snarf's Sandwiches
Fast Food
Golden Liquors
Alcohol
Bob's Atomic Burgers
Fast Food
Goosetown Station
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Golden Wine
Alcohol
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Clear Creek Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Qdoba
Fast Food
Canyon Point Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Peak Donuts
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Golden Village Liquor
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Fitness (0) A+
Golden Community Center
Community Centre
Mines Park Community Center #1
Community Centre
Unite Fitness
Gym
Mines Park Community Center #2
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Curves
Gym
The Golden Gate Garage
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Safeway
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Grateful Bread
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Parks (20) A+
Parfet Park
Park
Clear Creek History Park
Park
Vanover Park
Park
Vanover Park Natural Playground
Playground
Stratton Commons
Park
Kafadar Commons
Park
Clear Creek
Park
Lions Park
Park
Golden Community Center Indoor Playground
Playground
Lions Park Playground
Playground
Lookout Pointe Park
Park
New Loveland Mine Park
Park
Tucker Gulch
Park
8th Street Dog park
Park
New Loveland Mine Park Playground
Playground
Mesa Meadows Park
Park
Discovery Park
Park
DeLong Park
Park
White Ash Mine Park Playground
Playground
White Ash Mine Park
Park
Benerly Heights Park
Park
City of Golden North Table Mountain Area
Park
Norman D. Perry Park
Park
Cressman Gulch Park
Park
Rimrock Park
Park
Shops (2) A+
Golden Goods
Toys
Toad & Co
Clothing
Golden Rock Shop
Fashion
Silver Horse
Furniture
Metropolitan Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Blue Moose Trading Company
Gift Shop
Fleur-de-lis
Florist
Urban Escape Day Spa
Beauty
Peak Cycles
Bicycle
Golden Roots Salon
Hairdresser
Big Ring Cycles
Bicycle
Gene Bauer Goldsmith
Fashion
Rewind Consignments
Clothing
Vaia Salon and Spa
Hairdresser
Golden Bike Shop
Bicycle
Colorado School of Mines Bookstore
Books
Elements
Convenience Store
Runner's High
Shoes
Loaf 'N Jug
Convenience Store
Bumps & Bundles
Clothing
Season Nails
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Glamour Nails & Spa
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Fairmount.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations A+
Golden Transfer Station
Bus Stop
Jackson St & 17th St
Bus Stop
Washington Ave & 19th St
Bus Stop
19th St & Jackson St
Bus Stop
Jackson St. & 19th St
Bus Stop
Ford St & 22nd St
Bus Stop
Jackson St & 22nd St
Bus Stop
Washington & Iowa
Bus Stop
Ford St & 24th St
Bus Stop
Jackson St & 24th St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Grand Ct
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Grand Ct
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Sunset Dr
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Sunset Dr
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & W 16th Ave
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Johnson Rd
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Lunnonhaus Dr
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Lunnonhaus Dr
Bus Stop
Hwy 93 & Pine Ridge Rd
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Utah St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Utah St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Ulysses St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Ulysses St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Ulysses St
Bus Stop
W 44th Ave & Salvia St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Fairmount is 150/100 - which is 35% higher than Colorado.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime B+

Fairmount crime rates are 1,664 per 100k, which is 54% lower than Colorado
Property Crime
1,439 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
225 crimes per 100k B+
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employment A+

The median income in Fairmount is $124,286 - which is 99% higher than Colorado.
Med. Household Income
$124,286 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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health C

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Golden Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Golden Police Department
Police
Mines Police Department
Police
Golden Kids Dental & Orthodontics
Dentist
Comfort Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Perfect Teeth
Dentist
Centura Health Emergency & Urgent Care
Clinic
Centura Health Primary Care
Clinic
VA Clinic
Clinic
Golden Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Headquarters
Police
Golden Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
Pleasant View Fire Department Station 41
Fire Station
Colorado State Patrol District 6 Golden Office
Police
Golden Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Foothills Fire and Rescue Lookout Mountain Station
Fire Station
Fairmount Fire Protection District Station 1
Fire Station
West Metro Fire Rescue Station 5
Fire Station
Fairmount Fire Protection District Station 2
Fire Station
West Metro Fire Rescue Station 6
Fire Station
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Bonfils Blood Center
Hospital
Denver West Surgery Center
Hospital
Foothills Fire and Rescue Gravevine Substation
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Fairmount home prices are $554,100 - which is 109% higher than Colorado
Home Price
$554,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
25% A+
Home Affordability
4.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D+

The Fairmount graduation rate is 93% - which is 7% higher than Colorado
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Mitchell Elementary School
Lookout Mountain
Bell Middle School
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Shelton Elementary School
Pleasant View Elementary School
Free Horizon Montessori Charter School
Golden View Classical Academy
Golden View Classical Academy
Cornerstone Montessori
Fairmount Elementary School
Jeffco'S 21St Century Virtual Academy
Maple Grove Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Golden High School
Lookout Mountain
Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Golden View Classical Academy
Golden View Classical Academy
Jeffco'S 21St Century Virtual Academy
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ratings F

Fairmount has an overall rating of 20% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes F
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Fairmount Area Facts

  • Fairmount has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Fairmount crime rates are 54% 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 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 1,664, which are 54% lower than Colorado
      Total Crime
      1,664 per 100k people

      28% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 61

      28% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      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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