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LIVING IN MARTIN COUNTY<br />
COMMUNITY INTRODUCTION<br />
Known as the ‘City of Lakes’, Fairmont is the<br />
commercial and <strong>to</strong>urism hub of <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> in<br />
southern Minnesota.<br />
With more than 680 businesses operating within the<br />
city, an educated population, access <strong>to</strong> transportation<br />
links, and state-of-the-art healthcare, Fairmont has<br />
steadily built a reputation as one of the leading rural<br />
communities in the state.<br />
Residents here enjoy a high quality of life and a low<br />
cost of living – it was ranked 10th in <strong>to</strong>wns that take<br />
the least of your money, and our property tax rates<br />
are among the lowest of Minnesota cities with similar<br />
demographic and geographic characteristics.<br />
Located on I-90, and within easy driving distance<br />
of major population areas like Minneapolis/St. Paul<br />
and Des Moines, Fairmont is the ideal destination for<br />
families looking for affordable housing and employment<br />
opportunities, as well as for active retirees who want <strong>to</strong><br />
enjoy the many recreational activities on offer.<br />
We are proud of our agricultural and industrial<br />
heritage, and we are well placed <strong>to</strong> grow and develop in<br />
the future, thanks <strong>to</strong> land availability, a skilled workforce,<br />
and a business-friendly outlook.<br />
PHOTO CREDIT: DAVID PARKER (TOP, LEFT), CITY OF FAIRMONT (INSET)<br />
40 Visi<strong>to</strong>r and Relocation <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> | l <strong>2024</strong>-<strong>2025</strong><br />
2023-<strong>2024</strong> www.fairmontchamber.org<br />
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