At a Glance
Median Income
$93,154
$65,297 per capita
Home Value
$267,000
Zillow: $303,038
Median Rent
$1,095/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
686/100K
4,579/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.1%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Fairlawn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairlawn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairlawn a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairlawn residents earn a median household income of $93,154 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,297. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,834 business establishments, including 1,276 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairlawn is $267,000 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,038. Median rent is $1,095/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Fairlawn reports 686 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,579/100K.
Education
53.1% of adults in Fairlawn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairlawn has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population7,689
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density1,682/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,154
Per Capita$65,297
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$40,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
Housing
A+
Home Value$267,000
Rent$1,095
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$303,038
Housing Units3,879
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent686/100K
Property4,579/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death9,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,062 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.1%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+18.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute17 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairlawn was built in 1970.
21.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Akron Fulton International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 1,276 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.
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