Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Fairhope is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,113. Residents earn $36,917 per year, which is 51% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fairhope receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Fairhope offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fairhope is $36,917, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. 11.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Fairhope is $115,600, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $883 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Fairhope 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 40.9 inches, including 21.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 89.0% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.0% |
| 18% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $36,917 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,922 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,087 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,248 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,132 |
| County GDP | $19,388M |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Healthcare | 1,116 |
| Retail | 1,146 |
| Manufacturing | 486 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.28% |
| Commute Time | 16.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.4% |
| Census Median | $115,600 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $168,027 |
| Median List Price | $285,000 |
| Median List Price | $285,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $159 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $883 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.28% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,507/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.9 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,309/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1150°N, 79.8388°W |
| County FIPS | 42129 |
Winner: Republican by 28.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,309/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Retail Stores | 1,146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Avg Commute | 16.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.4% |