Fairport Harbor, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Lake County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,092 Population 3,002/sq mi density
$56,184 Median Income $33,854 per capita
$135,500 Home Value $194,134 Zillow
$846 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$56,184 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,500 home value, $846/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairport Harbor, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,184
25% below
$33,854 per capita
Home Value
$135,500
52% below
Zillow: $194,134
Median Rent
$846/mo
27% below
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
32% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
125% above
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Fairport Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
48%
Rent
73%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
225%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairport Harbor a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fairport Harbor residents earn a median household income of $56,184 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,854. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,826 business establishments, including 541 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairport Harbor is $135,500 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,134. Median rent is $846/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Education

22.8% of adults in Fairport Harbor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairport Harbor has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population3,092
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density3,002/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,184
Per Capita$33,854
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$15,717M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,500
Rent$846
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$194,134
Housing Units1,722
Rent Burden26.9%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,979/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation610 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Fairport Harbor was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Northeast Ohio Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 541 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.