Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Fairdale is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,980. Residents earn $91,250 per year, which is 21% above the national average.
Based on current data, Fairdale receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Fairdale stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Fairdale is $91,250, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Fairdale is $134,900, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $656 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Fairdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches, including 18.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $91,250 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,549 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $982 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,868 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,734 |
| County GDP | $5,442M |
| Restaurants | 253 |
| Healthcare | 418 |
| Retail | 419 |
| Manufacturing | 92 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,255 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.15% |
| Commute Time | 30.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Census Median | $134,900 |
| 52% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $656 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,255 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.15% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.9% |
| Premature Death | 12,648/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 418 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.2 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 963 ft (294 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,375/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8932°N, 79.9667°W |
| County FIPS | 42051 |
Winner: Republican by 37.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.9% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,375/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 418 |
| Restaurants | 253 |
| Retail Stores | 419 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 30.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |