At a Glance
Median Income
$38,427
$29,353 per capita
Home Value
$159,000
Zillow: $149,985
Median Rent
$707/mo
39.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
23.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Fairchance Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairchance's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairchance a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairchance residents earn a median household income of $38,427 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,353. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,734 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairchance is $159,000 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,985. Median rent is $707/month, with 39.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
15.8% of adults in Fairchance hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairchance has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,429
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density1,201/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$38,427
Per Capita$29,353
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty23.3%
County GDP$5,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A
Home Value$159,000
Rent$707
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$149,985
Housing Units885
Rent Burden39.9%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,097 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute26 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Fairchance was founded in 1889.
The median home in Fairchance was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.