At a Glance
Median Income
$77,292
$34,074 per capita
Home Value
$114,000
Zillow: $174,023
Median Rent
$1,031/mo
50.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
16.9% smoking rate
How Fithian Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fithian's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fithian a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fithian residents earn a median household income of $77,292 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,074. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,313 business establishments, including 146 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fithian is $114,000 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,023. Median rent is $1,031/month, with 50.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
15.2% of adults in Fithian hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fithian has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population546
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density1,437/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans15.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$77,292
Per Capita$34,074
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$4,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,000
Rent$1,031
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$174,023
Housing Units236
Rent Burden50.0%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,430/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation662 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Fithian was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 146 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.