At a Glance
Median Income
$55,966
$36,064 per capita
Home Value
$169,600
Zillow: $198,158
Median Rent
$968/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
261/100K
1,859/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Fairborn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairborn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairborn 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
Fairborn residents earn a median household income of $55,966 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,064. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,276 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairborn is $169,600 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,158. Median rent is $968/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Fairborn reports 261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,859/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.3% of adults in Fairborn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairborn has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population34,506
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density2,368/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,966
Per Capita$36,064
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$40,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,600
Rent$968
Ownership50.3%
Zillow$198,158
Housing Units17,067
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent261/100K
Property1,859/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault163/100K
Burglary391/100K
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,141/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation889 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries27
Did You Know?
Fairborn was founded in 1950.
The median home in Fairborn was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.
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