Fairmount New York Map

About Fairmount, New York

Fairmount is a locality in Onondaga County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,724. The population density is 1147.2 people per km². Fairmount is located at 43.0473°N, 76.2385°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13031.

Fairmount lies cradled by the gentle slopes and fertile valleys of Onondaga County, a place where the land breathes with a quiet resilience. It lies 3.8 miles south-west of Salina, NY (from Salina, NY: bearing 225°T), and is situated 4.6 miles west of Syracuse. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, a landscape shaped by ancient glaciers and the slow persistence of water, where fields of corn and soy stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by stands of oak and maple that blaze with color in the autumn. The air, especially on a crisp morning, carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant pine, a refreshing balm that promises a day unburdened by haste. Even the houses, with their tidy lawns and welcoming porches, seem to settle into the land with a natural grace, as if they have always belonged. The history of Fairmount is a narrative of hardworking settlers who sought opportunity in this verdant expanse, their legacy etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of self-sufficiency that still permeates the locality. The local economy, historically tied to agriculture, now also finds its pulse in a growing diversity of small businesses, each contributing to the unique character of Fairmount. A notable aspect of its recent development is the careful preservation of its rural charm, a conscious choice to maintain a connection to its agrarian roots while embracing modern conveniences. This thoughtful approach allows the residents of Fairmount to enjoy a pace of life that feels both grounded and forward-looking, a sweet spot where tradition and progress coexist harmoniously.

About This Fairmount Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairmount, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.047289, -76.238538. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Fairmount and Onondaga County.

Detailed location data for Fairmount includes the ZIP code (13219), telephone area code (315), county seat of Onondaga County (Syracuse), and school district assignment (West Genesee Central School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Fairmount is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.