Fairlee, MD

Fairlee, MD

At a Glance

How Fairlee Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Fairlee a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Fairlee residents earn a median household income of $114,063 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,247. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 750 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairlee is $271,200 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,639. Median rent is $1,116/month, with 19.1% 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 1982.

Safety & Crime

Fairlee reports 436 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,462/100K.

Education

8.1% of adults in Fairlee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairlee has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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