Fairmont is a suburban community in North Birmingham, bordered by the factories that put "The Magic City" on the map. Bordered by U.S. Highway 31 and Interstate 65, residents who work or study in Downtown Birmingham can make the trip quick and easy. Fairmont's homes are affordably priced relative to the Birmingham metro area and are within a few miles of nearby parks and shopping in Fultondale.
Learn about the important history of Birmingham at Kelly Ingram Park near Fairmont.
Play some corn hole at 4th of July Family Night at Railroad Park near Fairmont.
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Affordable ranch-style houses and bungalows in Fairmont
The northern portion of the neighborhood is occupied by the Birmingham Northern Landfill. All of Fairmont's residential properties are in the southern portion. Residents live on a landscape of gentle hills, suburban streets bordered by dense forests with small to medium-sized home lots. Homes are typically single-story, ranging from simple shotgun and national-style homes to bungalows and ranch-style houses. Home prices in the area are much lower than Birmingham's average and the national average. Some homes additionally are in need of repair. Overall, prices range from $20,000 for a home in need of repair to $100,000 for an updated house.
Find a older craftsman style home in Fairmont.
Many homes in Fairmont have delightful front porches.
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Residents have straightforward commutes thanks to public transit and proximity to I-65
Fairmont is peppered with public bus stops and is bounded on the west by U.S. Highway 31 and Interstate 65, giving residents solid options for getting around Birmingham. Fultondale is just 3 miles to the north, while Downtown Birmingham and the International Airport are within 6 miles of the neighborhood. Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham is the nearest hospital, 6 miles to the east.
Hop on a bus in Fairmont and get where you need to go in Birmingham.
Take in the beauty of downtown Birmingham near Fairmont.
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Preparing students for careers at Birmingham City Schools
Public school students attend Birmingham City Schools. The Hudson K-8 school covers elementary and middle school with a D-plus rating on Niche. George Washington Carver High School has a C-rating on Niche. The high school also has career academies and work-based learning programs that provide curriculum and skills in engineering, graphic arts and the health sciences. University of Alabama at Birmingham is just 5 miles from Fairmont, offering a robust medical research program and several other degree programs.
Hudson K-8 School teaches Fairmont students to give it their all.
George Washington Carver High School takes pride in teaching future leaders of Fairmont.
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Southern comfort at local cafes and retailers in Fultondale
Fairmont is home to Ruth's Café, a no-frills counter-serve diner serving up oxtails, beef tips and other Southern comfort favorites. Residents do most of their shopping in nearby Fultondale, which has supermarkets like Winn-Dixie and Aldi and retailers like Target, Lowe's and Ross Dress for Less. Fultondale also has a selection of chain restaurants, including Applebee's, Whataburger and Pizza Hut.
Find all the soul food you need at Ruth's Cafe near Fairmont.
Grab your groceries at the Aldi near Fairmont.
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Playgrounds in Fairmont Park and baseball in Fultondale Sports Complex
Fairmont Park is at the center of the neighborhood, featuring a covered playground and picnic pavilion surrounded by trees. Just south of Fairmont is North Birmingham Park, which features a playground, ballpark and basketball and tennis courts. The Fultondale Sports Complex also has playgrounds, a soccer field, batting cages and four lighted ballparks. The sports complex is the hub of Fultondale's Youth Sports clubs and as many as 20 local teams take to the fields every weekend.
Swing the day away at North Birmingham Park near Fairmont.
Fultondale Elementary has athletic fields that are uses by many kids in Fairmont.
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Neighborhood association meetings every second Monday
The Fairmont Neighborhood Association holds meetings on the second Monday of every month at the Northside Church of God.
The Fairmont neighborhood is a growing community with new and beautiful homes.
Remodeled ranch style homes bring new life to the Fairmont community.
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Important details about Fairmont
Fairmont has a CAP Index Crime score of 5 out of 10, close to the national average, but scores above average in some violent crime categories. Birmingham Northern Landfill takes up the northern half of the community. The southeastern section of Fairmont was included in the Environmental Protection Agency's 35th Avenue Superfund Site study area due to the soil's unhealthy level of toxic pollutants. The agency's goal is to remediate the pollution through extensive sample gathering and large-scale soil replacement. Birmingham is in a meteorological region called Dixie Alley, a segment of the southern United States with a high rate of supercell thunderstorms and tornadoes. The city has emergency preparedness plans in the event of extreme weather.
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.66 acre lot in established community of Lewisburg Gardens. Heavily wooded. Quiet, serene setting. No HOA or restrictions. Utilities available at road. Sewer available on lots. Buyer to verify all items of importance. Being sold in conjunction with lot next to it (.58 acres) (MLS 21426597) or on its own. Seller is negotiable.
.58 acre lot in established community of Lewisburg Gardens. Heavily wooded. Quiet, serene setting. No HOA or restrictions. Utilities available at road. Sewer available on lots. Buyer to verify all items of importance. Being sold in conjunction with lot next to it (.66 acres) (MLS 21426968) or on its own. Seller is negotiable.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,255
Median Age
40
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
27.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$28,308
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$41,282
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
7.2%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.7%
% Population in Labor Force
60.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
57''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
6/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
15/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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