Median Income
$47,500
37% lower than US avg
Home Value
$179,900
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
13.0%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$867
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
8.4%
32% lower than US avg
How Fairland Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population626
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density549/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$31,636
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$2,846M
Commute31 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$179,900
Rent$867
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$267,433
Health
Obesity38.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Elevation768 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+91.3%
School Score6.01
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute31 min
Libraries3
Is Fairland a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Fairland receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Fairland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Fairland is $47,500, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Fairland is $179,900, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $867 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Climate & Weather
Fairland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Fairland has a population of 626 with a density of 549 people per square mile. The median age is 49.1 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.8%).
Population
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
The median household income in Fairland is $47,500, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,500 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $31,636 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,096 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,775 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| 32% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 1,013 |
| County GDP | $2,846M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 84 |
| Healthcare | 96 |
| Retail | 124 |
| Manufacturing | 70 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,666 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.48% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 30.8 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |
The median home value in Fairland is $179,900, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $867 (25% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $267,433.
Home Values
| Census Median | $179,900 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $267,433 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $867 |
| 25% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,666 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.48% |
In Fairland, 38.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.0% report depression. 21.6% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Fairland vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% |
| Depression | 28.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,559/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 96 |
Crime Rates: Fairland vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
Safety Score
Fairland has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 43.1 inches |
| 14% above US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 549/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5848°N, 85.8624°W |
| County FIPS | 18145 |