At a Glance
Median Income
$89,276
$34,606 per capita
Home Value
$249,200
Zillow: $319,683
Median Rent
$1,589/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
473/100K
3,050/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.5%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Fairburn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairburn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairburn a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairburn residents earn a median household income of $89,276 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,606. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,233 business establishments, including 466 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairburn is $249,200 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,683. Median rent is $1,589/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Fairburn reports 473 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,050/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
42.5% of adults in Fairburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairburn has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population16,609
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density985/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,276
Per Capita$34,606
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$26,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,481
Housing
A+
Home Value$249,200
Rent$1,589
Ownership57.7%
Zillow$319,683
Housing Units5,847
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent473/100K
Property3,050/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault344/100K
Burglary258/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,266/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation991 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.5%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 15% / D 84%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed188 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairburn was built in 2003.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 188 Mbps.
There are 466 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.
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