Fairmount is a residential neighborhood in downtown Duluth, known for its access to parks and outdoor entertainment and its proximity to business districts. “Duluth is a tourist destination, but locals love it here year-round,” Mike Raivala, a Realtor with Re/Max, 2 Bridges Real Estate Group said of the region that spans bordering cities in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. “We explore the outdoors with tons of parks and hiking trails or enjoy shopping and dining in our ‘mini-metro.’ It’s hard to run out of things to do because Superior is just across the river. It basically doubles the size of the metro area—still small but full of activity.”
The Fairmount neighborhood is a short drive to downtown Duluth.
Fairmount has a local farm stand open to customers in the summer.
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Cabins, Craftsmans and bungalows
Gridded streets divide Fairmount from neighborhoods closer to the St. Louis River. To the west, trails cut through meadows and woods, with several access points from the residential area. The neighborhood's houses and townhouses are spaced evenly, and alleys offer uncovered parking behind houses. In the front, walkways lead up from the street, and shade trees adorn most blocks. “Downtown Duluth has small, unique little neighborhoods that were established and named 150 years ago,” says Raivala. “Some of the homes built here go back to the 1800s and are still in good shape—built from true timber, they still stand tall and don’t break down easily.” Several older houses set farther from Grand Avenue offer large open lots. House styles include Craftsman, cabins, bungalows and cottages, and there are multiple divisions of brick-sided townhouses. Prices range from $150,000 to $250,000, depending on size and condition.
The Fairmount neighborhood has a mixture of two story and single story wood framed homes.
You can find a variety of single story home types in the Fairmount neighborhood.
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Duluth Public School District
Fairmount is zoned in the Duluth Public School District, graded B by Niche. Students may attend Laura MacArthur Elementary School, graded C plus, Lincoln Park Middle School and Denfeld High School, both graded B minus by Niche.
Lincoln Park Middle School provides a supportive learning environment for Fairmount students.
Students from Fairmount attend Denfeld High School which offers AP® coursework.
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Parks for dogs and humans
Fairmount has several parks within its borders and more nearby. Closest to homes is the Apple Tree Circle Community Garden, on Fremont Street. This half-acre fenced space grows neatly organized rows of vegetables, fruits, flowers and grains. There’s a compost area broken down by type and even two fully mature and productive apple trees, so this is a popular spot for locals to stop by during the week, dropping off their compost and picking up apples or vegetables during harvest seasons. “There’s a lot of community engagement in our parks system,'' says Raivala. “Little pocket parks each have their regulars who visit daily.”
The Keene Creek Dog Park is at the north end of the neighborhood, near the Monarch Highway overpass. Keene Park extends into neighborhoods north of Fairmount and includes sports fields, picnic tables, paved biking trails and a new skate park. The dog park is located within the neighborhood and includes a large, fenced-in field open year-round.
Another neighborhood park is Fairmont Park, located beside the Kingsbury Creek trail. With a playground, picnic area, restrooms and access to hiking trails, this park is most well-known as the home of the Lake Superior Zoo. The only zoo in Northeastern Minnesota and the 19th-oldest zoo in the United States, it offers year-round visitation to its 19-acre exhibits. Among the most popular, brown bears and river otters. The zoo is a popular tourist destination but is also popular with Fairmount residents who can easily cycle or walk.
Outdoorsy folks enjoy Fairmount’s direct access to the Kingsbury Creek Trailhead and the DWP Trail, which both make their way through the meadows west of the neighborhood.
Residents can find fresh apples at the Apple Tree Circle Community Garden in Fairmount.
A man plays fetch with the dogs at Keene Creek Dog Park in Fairmount.
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Spirit Valley Business District
There’s one restaurant inside Fairmount, but plenty more are in the surrounding neighborhoods. Tappa Keg Inn, on Grand Avenue, serves classic American diner food and an assortment of domestic and foreign beers. There’s also a Kwik Trip convenience store on Grand Ave attached to a gas station that provides ice, snacks and frozen meals. Outside the neighborhood, the Spirit Valley Business District has multiple stores, restaurants and bars concentrated around the northern section of Grand Avenue, including Wussow’s Concert Café, a coffee shop that hosts live music, and Jade Fountain Cocktail Lounge, an upscale space with creative décor and tiki drinks. Nearby, Sammy’s Pizza & Restaurant is a popular family spot for its award winning pizza, and locals can get all their groceries at Super One Foods off Bristol Street.
Fairmount residents can head over to Wussow's Concert Cafe for great coffee, food and events.
Fairmount residents can get all their grocery needs from Super One Foods grocery store.
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Getting around town
Duluth has a reliable public transit system, with bus stops along Grand Avenue throughout the city. There are several stops in Fairmount, two often-used ones are on the corner of Grand Avenue and Redruth Street and at the intersection of Grand Avenue and the Lake Superior Zoo's exit. Traffic is rarely a problem, Raivala said, except during crowd-attracting events.
There are several popular bus stops in the Fairmount neighborhood.
You can catch a ride on the bus at a few different bus stops in the Fairmount neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Fairmont Park
Kingsbury Creek Trailhead
Bike Trails
Trails
Hiking
Keene Creek Dog Park
Dog Park
Parking Lot
Walking Paths
Keene Creek Park
Basketball
Skateboard
Playground
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Fairmount
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fairmount, Duluth sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Fairmount, Duluth over the last 12 months is $203,556, consistent with the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,004
Median Age
36
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,208
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,247
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.6%
College Graduates
12.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
6°F
Average Summer High Temperature
75°F
Annual Snowfall
69''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
24/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
26/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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