At a Glance
Median Income
$91,250
$40,549 per capita
Home Value
$134,900
Zillow: $161,885
Median Rent
$656/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Fairdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairdale a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairdale residents earn a median household income of $91,250 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,549. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% 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 Fairdale is $134,900 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,885. Median rent is $656/month, with 30.1% 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 1950.
Safety & Crime
Fairdale reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
26.9% of adults in Fairdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairdale has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,980
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density1,375/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,250
Per Capita$40,549
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$5,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,900
Rent$656
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$161,885
Housing Units1,079
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation963 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairdale was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.