At a Glance
Median Income
$113,466
$45,807 per capita
Home Value
$230,900
Zillow: $338,244
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
17.4% smoking rate
How Fair Play Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fair Play's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fair Play a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fair Play residents earn a median household income of $113,466 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,807. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 597 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fair Play is $230,900 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,244. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Education
24.2% of adults in Fair Play hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fair Play has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population578
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density85/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$113,466
Per Capita$45,807
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$1,270M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,900
Rent
Ownership98.3%
Zillow$338,244
Housing Units398
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,167/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation780 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute42 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Fair Play was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.