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Fair Play, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Hart County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
578 Population 85/sq mi density
$113,466 Median Income $45,807 per capita
$230,900 Home Value $336,757 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
377 Violent Crime/100K 2,469 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$113,466 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$230,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
377 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Fair Play, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$113,466
51% above
$45,807 per capita
Home Value
$230,900
18% below
Zillow: $336,757
Violent Crime
377/100K
1% below
2,469/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
28% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
151%
Home Value
82%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
99%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fair Play a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.6% (28% below 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 $336,757. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.

Safety & Crime

Fair Play reports 377 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,469/100K.

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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population578
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density85/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$113,466
Per Capita$45,807
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$1,270M
Avg Weekly Wage$955

Housing

A+
Home Value$230,900
Rent
Ownership98.3%
Zillow$336,757
Housing Units398
Rent Burden26.7%

Crime

F
Violent377/100K
Property2,469/100K

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,167/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.