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Fairbury, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Livingston County County
Fairbury, IL
At a Glance
How Fairbury Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairbury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fairbury a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fairbury residents earn a median household income of $65,215 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,701. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 865 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairbury is $155,900 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,590. Median rent is $750/month, with 23.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Fairbury reports 194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 361/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.2% of adults in Fairbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairbury has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.