At a Glance
Median Income
$87,924
$42,726 per capita
Home Value
$440,800
Zillow: $472,632
Median Rent
$1,851/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.3%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
8.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairland a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairland residents earn a median household income of $87,924 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,726. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,342 business establishments, including 703 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairland is $440,800 , 56% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $472,632. Median rent is $1,851/month, with 34.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
45.3% of adults in Fairland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairland has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population26,183
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density5,268/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born38.3%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$87,924
Per Capita$42,726
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$37,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
B+
Home Value$440,800
Rent$1,851
Ownership47.3%
Zillow$472,632
Housing Units9,727
Rent Burden34.7%
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,573/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation413 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.3%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+18.4%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 69%
Commute36 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairland was built in 1984.
17.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
38.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.