At a Glance
Median Income
$159,821
$96,882 per capita
Home Value
$626,600
Zillow: $638,004
Median Rent
$1,867/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
144/100K
385/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
83.2%
99.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
7.2% smoking rate
How Fairway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairway a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairway residents earn a median household income of $159,821 , which is 113% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $96,882. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,055 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairway is $626,600 , 122% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $638,004. Median rent is $1,867/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Fairway reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 385/100K.
Education
83.2% of adults in Fairway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(147% above the national average).
99.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairway has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population4,177
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density3,696/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$159,821
Per Capita$96,882
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$15,517M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269
Housing
A
Home Value$626,600
Rent$1,867
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$638,004
Housing Units1,728
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property385/100K
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death11,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation954 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+83.2%
High School+99.7%
Graduate+36.8%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute17 min
Broadband99.2%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Fairway was founded in 1949.
The median home in Fairway was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.