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Fairplay, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Park County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
851 Population 740/sq mi density
$82,031 Median Income $48,670 per capita
$411,000 Home Value $590,003 Zillow
$1,634 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,031 median income, 1.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$411,000 home value, $1,634/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairplay, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,031
9% above
$48,670 per capita
Home Value
$411,000
46% above
Zillow: $590,003
Median Rent
$1,634/mo
40% above
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,423/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.1%
2% below
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.8%
29% below
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Fairplay Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
109%
Home Value
146%
Rent
140%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairplay a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fairplay residents earn a median household income of $82,031 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,670. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 696 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairplay is $411,000 , 46% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $590,003. Median rent is $1,634/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Fairplay reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,423/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

33.1% of adults in Fairplay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairplay has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population851
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density740/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,031
Per Capita$48,670
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$696M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054

Housing

B+
Home Value$411,000
Rent$1,634
Ownership53.2%
Zillow$590,003
Housing Units434
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,423/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary388/100K

Health

Obesity22.8%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,198/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation9,933 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.1%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Fairplay was founded in 1859.
The median home in Fairplay was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Eagle County Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.