Population
Preston Heights
2,318
Fairmont
2,409
Median Income
Preston Heights
$51,970
Fairmont
$59,244
Home Value
Preston Heights
$141,400
Fairmont
$147,400
Rent
Preston Heights
$1,232
Fairmont
$1,372
Crime Rate
Preston Heights
N/A
Fairmont
N/A
Cost of Living
Preston Heights
95.0
Fairmont
105.5
Avg Temp
Preston Heights
N/A
Fairmont
N/A
Unemployment
Preston Heights
8.9%
Fairmont
8.7%
How Similar Are Preston Heights & Fairmont?
Fairmont is Preston Heights's #1 most similar city
6 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Preston Heights
2,318
Fairmont
2,409
Both cities have similar populations — Preston Heights at 2,318 and Fairmont at 2,409.
Political Leaning
Preston Heights
48.5%
Fairmont
48.5%
Both cities lean Democratic with similar vote shares — 0% difference.
Unemployment
Preston Heights
8.9%
Fairmont
8.7%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 3% difference.
Median Income
Preston Heights
$51,970
Fairmont
$59,244
Fairmont has a 12% higher median income than Preston Heights.
Home Values
Preston Heights
$141,400
Fairmont
$147,400
Both cities have similar home values — just a 4% difference.
Education
Preston Heights
6.0%
Fairmont
10.4%
Fairmont has a 42% higher education than Preston Heights.
Demographics
Preston Heights
27.2%
Fairmont
29.9%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 9% difference.
Cost of Living
Preston Heights
95.0
Fairmont
105.5
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 10% difference.
6 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Preston Heights and Fairmont share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Preston Heights
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Fairmont
Preston Heights leads in 3 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Preston Heights leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDPreston Heights scores 79.4 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 90.6 in Fairmont. Preston Heights scores 111.2 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 126.3 in Fairmont. Preston Heights has a living wage (1 adult) of $41,800 vs $46,439 in Fairmont (10% lower).
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Housing Market
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSPreston Heights has a vacancy rate of 6.3% compared to 16.8% in Fairmont. Preston Heights has a median property tax of $1,942 vs $2,932 in Fairmont (34% lower). Fairmont has a single-family homes of 92.7% compared to 69.2% in Preston Heights.
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Vacancy Rate
Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Preston Heights leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSPreston Heights has a work from home of 7.3% compared to 4.5% in Fairmont. Preston Heights has a poverty rate of 13.3% compared to 17.0% in Fairmont. Fairmont has a government sector of 49.5% compared to 42.1% in Preston Heights.
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Crime & Safety
Source: FBI UCRViolent Crime Rate (per 1K)
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Robbery Rate (per 1K)
Assault Rate (per 1K)
Burglary Rate (per 1K)
Larceny Rate (per 1K)
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauFairmont has a bachelor's degree or higher of 10.4% compared to 6.0% in Preston Heights. Preston Heights has a high school diploma or higher of 31.8% compared to 28.6% in Fairmont.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSFairmont has a population of 2,409, about 1x the size of Preston Heights (2,318). Fairmont skews younger with a median age of 31.3 vs 40.1.
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Preston Heights
Fairmont
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearby Hospitals
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Transportation & Commute — Preston Heights leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSPreston Heights has a bicycle of 0.6% compared to 0.2% in Fairmont. Preston Heights has a work from home of 7.3% compared to 4.5% in Fairmont. Preston Heights has a drive alone of 76.0% compared to 70.3% in Fairmont.
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