University City vs Fairmount
Data-driven neighborhood comparison based on 4356 buildings
University City
92
avg score (2915 buildings)
Fairmount
92
avg score (1441 buildings)
Side-by-Side Comparison
Metric
University City
Fairmount
⭐Average Score
92
92
📊Median Score
92.8✓
92.7
🏛️Pre-War Buildings
78%
83%✓
⚠️Avg Open Violations
0.7
0.5✓
📋Avg Total Violations
4.8
3.6✓
📞Avg 311 Complaints
0.7✓
1.5
🏢Total Buildings (3+ units)
2915✓
1441
🏆 Best in University City
📋 The Verdict
University City and Fairmount are very evenly matched in terms of overall building quality. Both neighborhoods have average scores within a few points of each other. Your decision should come down to other factors like commute time, lifestyle preferences, and specific buildings you find.
Choose University City if you want:
- • Fewer 311 complaints
- • More building options
Choose Fairmount if you want:
- • More historic character (83% pre-war)
- • Fewer open violations
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