At a Glance
Median Income
$99,805
$54,724 per capita
Home Value
$262,600
Zillow: $384,043
Median Rent
$1,135/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
839/100K
4,210/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.7%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
261 sunny days/yr
How Fairport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairport a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairport residents earn a median household income of $99,805 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,724. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,654 business establishments, including 1,703 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairport is $262,600 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $384,043. Median rent is $1,135/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Safety & Crime
Fairport reports 839 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 121% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,210/100K.
Education
53.7% of adults in Fairport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% above the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairport has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population5,436
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density3,441/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$99,805
Per Capita$54,724
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$65,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,285
Housing
A+
Home Value$262,600
Rent$1,135
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$384,043
Housing Units2,813
Rent Burden25.6%
Crime
F
Violent839/100K
Property4,210/100K
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation487 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.7%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+34.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 60%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries32
Did You Know?
Fairport was founded in 1867.
The median home in Fairport was built in 1948.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 1,703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
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