At a Glance
Median Income
$55,536
$30,653 per capita
Home Value
$147,800
Zillow: $148,189
Median Rent
$989/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
16.7%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
19.5% smoking rate
How Fair Plain Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fair Plain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fair Plain a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fair Plain residents earn a median household income of $55,536 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,653. The unemployment rate stands at 16.7% (364% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,643 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fair Plain is $147,800 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,189. Median rent is $989/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
24.5% of adults in Fair Plain hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fair Plain has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,992
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density1,626/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,536
Per Capita$30,653
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$3,313M
Avg Weekly Wage$986
Housing
A+
Home Value$147,800
Rent$989
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$148,189
Housing Units3,354
Rent Burden33.0%
Health
Obesity45.2%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,267/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain35.0 in/yr
Elevation627 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Fair Plain was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Southwest Michigan Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.