Is Fairmont safe?
Wellington, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Fairmont as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Fairmont
“Go. Fairmont in Wellington is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and affluent suburban community with virtually no violent crime concerns. Visitors and residents can walk freely at almost any hour without safety worries.”
About the area
Fairmont is a well-maintained residential enclave located in the heart of the Village of Wellington in western Palm Beach County. Characterized by manicured lawns, single-family homes, and tranquil cul-de-sacs, the neighborhood is typical of Wellington's high standard of living and equestrian-adjacent lifestyle.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Manicured
Walking and biking in Fairmont
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 45/100
While internal neighborhood streets are safe for leisurely cycling, dedicated bike paths are mostly limited to perimeter corridors and village multi-use trails connecting toward the Wellington Green area.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low rates of violent and property crime compared to national and state averages
- High median household incomes and strong homeownership rates supporting well-kept properties
- Close proximity to high-end equestrian facilities, parks, and retail centers
Cons
- Suburban auto-centric design requires a vehicle for almost all daily errands
- Very limited public transit connectivity across the western county
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglaries common to affluent suburban communities
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Fairmont or the surrounding Village of Wellington residential corridors.
What Fairmont is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with early morning joggers, dog walkers, and light residential traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet, characterized by occasional service vehicles and school transit.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Pleasant and very safe as families walk dogs and unwind across quiet neighborhood streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and silent with virtually no foot traffic, maintaining a safe and low-risk environment.
Transit, parking and getting around
Palm Tran provides limited bus service along major arterials like Forest Hill Boulevard (Route 40/43), but the area lacks direct rail access, with the nearest Tri-Rail station located roughly 12 miles east in West Palm Beach.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with ample private driveways, residential garage spaces, and free open parking lots at nearby commercial plazas.
Things to do in Fairmont
- Explore the nearby Wellington Environmental Preserve's scenic nature trails and observation tower
- Catch world-class equestrian competitions at Wellington International during the winter season
- Shop and dine at The Mall at Wellington Green just a short drive away
Local favorites
- Agliolio Fresh Pasta & Wine Bar · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1650)A popular local spot serving customizable fresh pasta dishes and Italian classics in a casual setting.
- Oli's Fashion Cuisine · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1280)Sleek bistro offering contemporary American fare, artisanal flatbreads, and handcrafted cocktails.
- The Poké Company · Hawaiian Restaurant · 4.8★ (420)Fast-casual eatery serving fresh, customizable poké bowls, burritos, and boba teas.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.