At a Glance
Median Income
$43,553
$39,889 per capita
Home Value
$236,600
Zillow: $376,441
Violent Crime
664/100K
2,412/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Fairgarden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairgarden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairgarden a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairgarden residents earn a median household income of $43,553 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,889. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,560 business establishments, including 632 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairgarden is $236,600 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $376,441. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Fairgarden reports 664 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,412/100K.
Education
18.0% of adults in Fairgarden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairgarden has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population404
Median Age58.1 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$43,553
Per Capita$39,889
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,757M
Avg Weekly Wage$841
Housing
B+
Home Value$236,600
Rent
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$376,441
Housing Units286
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent664/100K
Property2,412/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,507/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,184 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairgarden was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 632 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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