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Fairwood, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Prince George's County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
8,108 Population 2,378/sq mi density
$191,319 Median Income $70,409 per capita
$695,300 Home Value $517,661 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
133 Violent Crime/100K 1,478 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$191,319 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$695,300 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
72.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairwood, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$191,319
155% above
$70,409 per capita
Home Value
$695,300
147% above
Zillow: $517,661
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
133/100K
65% below
1,478/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
72.4%
115% above
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
6.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Fairwood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
255%
Home Value
247%
Rent
301%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
215%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairwood 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

Fairwood residents earn a median household income of $191,319 , which is 155% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $70,409. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,770 business establishments, including 1,546 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairwood is $695,300 , 147% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $517,661. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2007.

Safety & Crime

Fairwood reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,478/100K.

Education

72.4% of adults in Fairwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (115% above the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairwood has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population8,108
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density2,378/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$191,319
Per Capita$70,409
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411

Housing

A+
Home Value$695,300
Rent$3,501
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$517,661
Housing Units2,447
Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

F
Violent133/100K
Property1,478/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death8,436/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation200 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+72.4%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+37.2%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute39 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Fairwood was built in 2007.
23.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.