Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Fairway is a small town in Kansas with a population of 4,177. Residents earn $159,821 per year, which is 113% above the national average.
Based on current data, Fairway receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Fairway offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fairway is $159,821, which is significantly higher than the national average — 113% above $75,149. This places Fairway among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Fairway is $626,600, making it a premium housing market at 122% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,867 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Fairway is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 25 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,130 per 100,000, 42% below the national average.
Fairway is a highly educated community — 83.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Fairway enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 11.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 96.2% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $159,821 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $96,882 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,269 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $51,724 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,055 |
| County GDP | $15,517M |
| Restaurants | 295 |
| Healthcare | 329 |
| Retail | 441 |
| Manufacturing | 175 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,809 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.77% |
| Commute Time | 16.8 min |
| Work from Home | 13.3% |
| Census Median | $626,600 |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $606,813 |
| Median List Price | $749,000 |
| Median List Price | $749,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $302 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $1,867 |
| 61% above US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,809 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.77% |
| Obesity | 28.7% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.1% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.6% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Mental Distress | 12.6% |
| Physical Distress | 7.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.3% |
| Premature Death | 11,751/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 329 |
| Total Violent | 25.1/100K |
| 93% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 25.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,129.8/100K |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 125.5/100K |
| Theft | 878.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 125.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 22 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.1 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 954 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,696/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0245°N, 94.6287°W |
| County FIPS | 20209 |
Winner: Democrat by 23.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 83.2% |
| 147% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,696/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 329 |
| Restaurants | 295 |
| Retail Stores | 441 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 22 |
| Avg Commute | 16.8 min |
| Work from Home | 13.3% |