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Population
2,231
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
124 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$106,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$603/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$36,641
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Fairmont

Tucked into southern Robeson County right along the South Carolina line, Fairmont is a quiet community with deep agricultural roots. The town originally grew around the railroad as a regional farming hub, and you can still explore that local history today at the Border Belt Farmers Museum in the restored depot. Life moves at an easy, rural pace here, making it a peaceful spot for anyone drawn to relaxed Carolina small-town living.

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Bright SkiesA+97.4ratingLow Rent PricesA96.3ratingLow Home PricesA94.7rating

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