Fairwater, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Green Lake County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
368 Population 497/sq mi density
$81,667 Median Income $29,141 per capita
$130,200 Home Value $227,384 Zillow
$1,100 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$81,667 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,200 home value, $1,100/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairwater, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,667
9% above
$29,141 per capita
Home Value
$130,200
54% below
Zillow: $227,384
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
5% below
21.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
58% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Fairwater Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
109%
Home Value
46%
Rent
95%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairwater 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

Fairwater residents earn a median household income of $81,667 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,141. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 534 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairwater is $130,200 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,384. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Education

14.2% of adults in Fairwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairwater has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population368
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$81,667
Per Capita$29,141
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$904M
Avg Weekly Wage$952

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,200
Rent$1,100
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$227,384
Housing Units142
Rent Burden21.0%

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,058/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.6 in/yr
Elevation942 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Fairwater was founded in 1848.
The median home in Fairwater was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.