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Fairborn, OH Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Daniel Y.

Anyone regret moving to Fairborn?

It's a a smaller city city with about 34,506 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What are your go-to spots?

12 replies 26 upvotes moving
bostondude2022

Unpopular opinion about Fairborn

Curious what people think. The median home value here is around $169,600, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $968/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $169,600 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. T...

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Daniel Y.

Biggest downsides of living in Fairborn?

Hi all, I'm a 38-year-old sales rep and With a population of 34,506, Fairborn is a smaller city. Median household income is $55,966, which feels about average for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. Worth the trade-offs? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public trans...

3 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
Bennett Rivera

First time home buyer in Fairborn

Household incomes average around $55,966 in Fairborn. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Appreciate any input.

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Daniel Y.

Working in Fairborn -salaries realistic?

So, I'm a college student here and It's a a smaller city city with about 34,506 people. Rent is about $968/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $169,600, which is actually reasonable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. ...

29 replies 6 upvotes jobs
Aurora T.

What's it really like living in Fairborn?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $55,966, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 34,506, Fairborn is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much...

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Liam Jones

Moving to Fairborn with kids -good idea?

Hi all, I work in retail and Crime rate is something to consider -Fairborn sits at 260.9 per 100K. The median home value here is around $169,600, which is actually reasonable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I wrong here?

15 replies 8 upvotes moving
James Ross

Housing market in Fairborn right now

Curious what people think. My partner and I are With a population of 34,506, Fairborn is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Any advice would be great.

16 replies 27 upvotes housing
Aurora T.

Best areas to explore in Fairborn?

Hey, We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Fairborn sits at 260.9 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $968 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 34,506 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. The food s...

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alice_mind

Things that make Fairborn unique

Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are You can expect to pay around $968 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Fairborn sits at 260.9 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I overthinking this? Tha...

11 replies 20 upvotes best-worst
Christian Brown

Cheapest neighborhoods in Fairborn?

Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $55,966, which feels about average for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour,...

1 replies 30 upvotes housing
Liam Jones

Planning a move to Fairborn -neighborhoods?

Poverty rate is 10.4%, which is around average. Homes are going for about $169,600 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $55,966 in Fairborn. Crime rate is something to consider -Fairborn sits at 260.9 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot i...

17 replies 22 upvotes moving
Anna H.

Best industries in Fairborn right now

Hey everyone, I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. With a population of 34,506, Fairborn is a smaller city. The city has invested a lot in new development. Thanks in advance! Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new devel...

5 replies 22 upvotes jobs
Liam Torres

Housing in Fairborn compared to Atlanta

Hello, Been living here since 2015. Am I overthinking this? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

4 replies 15 upvotes housing
Doris M.

Is Fairborn walkable?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm single, late 50s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Fairborn sits at 260.9 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. What are your go-to spots? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has impr...

14 replies 28 upvotes qa
James Ross

Remote worker thinking about Fairborn

Hey everyone, I'm a 32-year-old pharmacist and Household incomes average around $55,966 in Fairborn. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Let me know your thoughts. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are...

12 replies 26 upvotes moving
Anna H.

Rent in Fairborn getting crazy

Alright, We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Fairborn sits at 260.9 per 100K. Median household income is $55,966, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 34,506 people. People here are gen...

6 replies 24 upvotes housing
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