At a Glance
Median Income
$67,549
$42,040 per capita
Home Value
$257,000
Zillow: $261,350
Median Rent
$1,533/mo
38.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.7%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
11.5% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.6% (0% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,555
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density811/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,549
Per Capita$42,040
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty0.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039
Housing
A+
Home Value$257,000
Rent$1,533
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$261,350
Housing Units1,369
Rent Burden38.9%
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,739/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation1,920 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.7%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairlawn was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.