At a Glance
Median Income
$68,542
$41,878 per capita
Home Value
$147,700
Zillow: $382,532
Median Rent
$856/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
12.2% smoking rate
How Fabius Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fabius's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fabius a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fabius residents earn a median household income of $68,542 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,878. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,634 business establishments, including 160 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fabius is $147,700 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $382,532. Median rent is $856/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
31.8% of adults in Fabius hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fabius has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population368
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density856/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,542
Per Capita$41,878
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$3,091M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,083
Housing
A+
Home Value$147,700
Rent$856
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$382,532
Housing Units177
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,940/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation1,276 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+17.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Fabius was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 160 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.