Fairplay, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan Area

Fairplay is a small town in Maryland with a population of 473. Residents earn $115,978 per year, which is 54% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
473 Population 394/sq mi density
$115,978 Median Income $42,161 per capita
$303,500 Home Value $412,346 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$115,978 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$303,500 home value
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $115,978
54% higher than US avg
Home Value $303,500
8% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.6%
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.6%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Fairplay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population473
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density394/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 83%

Economy

A+
Median Income$115,978
Per Capita$42,161
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,961M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$303,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$412,346

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.8%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation483 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+91.4%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute31 min
Libraries9

Is Fairplay a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fairplay receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Fairplay stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fairplay is $115,978, which is significantly higher than the national average — 54% above $75,149. This places Fairplay among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fairplay is $303,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Fairplay experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Fairplay has a population of 473 with a density of 394 people per square mile. The median age is 41.4 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.5%), with 5.5% Black.

Population

473
Total Population
394
People / sq mi
41.4yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55%
Female 45%

Race & Ethnicity

Fairplay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only85.1%
8% above US avg
Spanish14.9%
11% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Fairplay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fairplay is $115,978, which is 54% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Fairplay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$115,978
54% above US avg
Per Capita Income$42,161
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
IRS Avg AGI$68,244

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,704
County GDP$9,961M

Business (County)

Restaurants333
Healthcare446
Retail547
Manufacturing135

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,722
6% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.23%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.9 min
Work from Home18.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Fairplay is $303,500, 8% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $412,346.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$303,500
8% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$412,346

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,722
6% above US avg
Effective Rate1.23%
In Fairplay, 35.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.8% report depression. 24.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Fairplay vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.6%
11% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure30.5%
Asthma11.0%
COPD6.3%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.3%
Physical Inactivity24.2%
Depression25.8%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress12.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.8%
Checkup Rate77.1%
Premature Death10,710/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access80.6%
Healthcare Facilities446

Crime Rates: Fairplay vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Fairplay has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.6 inches
15% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation483 ft (147 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density394/sq mi
Coordinates39.5357°N, 77.7463°W
County FIPS24043
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.4%
D 37.3%

Winner: Republican by 23 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.6%
27% below US avg
High School+91.4%
School Test Score5.85
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density394/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities446
Restaurants333
Retail Stores547

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.9 min
Work from Home18.5%

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