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Fairlawn, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Radford city County
Fairlawn, VA
At a Glance
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)
Is Fairlawn a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fairlawn residents earn a median household income of $67,549 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,040. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 372 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairlawn is $257,000 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,350. Median rent is $1,533/month, with 38.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Fairlawn reports 593 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,146/100K.
Education
47.7% of adults in Fairlawn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% above the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairlawn has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.