At a Glance
Median Income
$62,250
$32,295 per capita
Home Value
$171,300
Zillow: $253,183
Median Rent
$1,553/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
18.3% smoking rate
How Fairton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairton residents earn a median household income of $62,250 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,295. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,763 business establishments, including 243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairton is $171,300 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,183. Median rent is $1,553/month, with 34.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
9.3% of adults in Fairton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population918
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density320/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,250
Per Capita$32,295
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$8,514M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,300
Rent$1,553
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$253,183
Housing Units421
Rent Burden34.6%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,760/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation52 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairton was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.