Fairland, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Shelby County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
626 Population 549/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $31,636 per capita
$179,900 Home Value $276,794 Zillow
$867 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$179,900 home value, $867/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairland, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,500
37% below
$31,636 per capita
Home Value
$179,900
36% below
Zillow: $276,794
Median Rent
$867/mo
25% below
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
61% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Fairland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fairland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Home Value
64%
Rent
75%
Poverty
68%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairland a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fairland residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,636. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,013 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairland is $179,900 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,794. Median rent is $867/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

13.0% of adults in Fairland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population626
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density549/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$31,636
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$2,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Housing

A+
Home Value$179,900
Rent$867
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$276,794
Housing Units352
Rent Burden32.8%

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,559/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation768 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute31 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Fairland was founded in 2008.
The median home in Fairland was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.