Editing Fairmount (section)

== Living in Fairmount ==

=== Housing ===

* Predominantly Victorian rowhouses
* Some apartment buildings
* Increasing condo conversions
* Higher prices than many Philadelphia neighborhoods

=== Demographics ===

* Young professionals
* Families with children
* Empty nesters
* Mix of long-term residents and newcomers

=== Schools ===

Fairmount is served by the School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include:
* Spring Garden School
* The Science Leadership Academy @ Center City

{{FAQ
| q1 = Why is it called Fairmount?
| a1 = Fairmount takes its name from "Faire Mount," the colonial-era name for the hill where the Philadelphia Museum of Art now stands. The Fairmount Water Works (built 1815) also drew from this geographic feature name.
| q2 = What is Eastern State Penitentiary?
| a2 = Eastern State Penitentiary operated as a prison from 1829-1971 and is now a museum. Its innovative radial design influenced prison architecture worldwide. Famous inmates included Al Capone. The "Terror Behind the Walls" Halloween event is extremely popular.
| q3 = Is Fairmount a good neighborhood?
| a3 = Fairmount is one of Philadelphia's most desirable neighborhoods, featuring Victorian architecture, proximity to the Art Museum and Fairmount Park, good transit access, and a quiet residential character. Prices are higher than the Philadelphia average.
| q4 = What is near the Philadelphia Museum of Art?
| a4 = The Art Museum area includes the Rodin Museum, Boathouse Row, the Fairmount Water Works, and access to the Schuylkill River Trail. The famous "Rocky Steps" lead up to the museum entrance.
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