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Fairwater, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Green Lake County County
Fairwater, WI
At a Glance
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)
Is Fairwater a Good Place to Live?
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 1.6% (56% 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.
Safety & Crime
Fairwater reports 129 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,107/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.