Living in Fairburn, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fairburn · Census data 2020–2024
Fairburn has 16,831 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $91,897 (19% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $271,800, the median rent is $1,479/month.
Fairburn at a glance
- Population
- 16,831
- Median age
- 35.6State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $91,897State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $271,800State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,479/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 64.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.5%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Fairburn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Georgia median; home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Fairburn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fairburn the median home value is $271,800, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,479 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,692 a month in housing costs.
Fairburn median household income
The median household income in Fairburn is $91,897 and the income per person is $37,135. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Fairburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,479
- Owner-occupied
- 64.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.8%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.75
Fairburn demographics
- Population
- 16,831
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 27.5%
- 65 and older
- 9.1%
- Households
- 6,082
- Foreign-born
- 9%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fairburn ›
Education in Fairburn
38.5% of adults 25 and older in Fairburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 14.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fairburn
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 20.5%
- Drive alone
- 70.3%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Fairburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairburn | 16,831 | $91,897 | $271,800 | $1,479 |
| Union City | 27,728 | $49,549 | $245,600 | $1,330 |
| Tyrone | 7,896 | $135,691 | $470,400 | $1,191 |
| Palmetto | 4,797 | $80,982 | $228,800 | $1,154 |
| South Fulton | 110,471 | $82,324 | $309,800 | $1,702 |
| Chattahoochee Hills | 3,782 | $111,792 | $397,000 | — |
| Fayetteville | 19,719 | $82,188 | $368,200 | $1,720 |
| College Park | 14,712 | $51,635 | $325,800 | $1,207 |
| Riverdale | 14,792 | $63,455 | $178,800 | $1,360 |
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What is the median household income in Fairburn, GA?
The median household income in Fairburn is $91,897, 19% higher than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fairburn?
The median home value in Fairburn is $271,800, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Fairburn?
The median gross rent in Fairburn is $1,479 per month, about 28.5% of household income.
Is Fairburn, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Georgia median; home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
What is the median age in Fairburn?
The median age in Fairburn is 35.6 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Fairburn?
The average commute to work in Fairburn is 33 minutes; 20.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fairburn?
The unemployment rate in Fairburn is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fairburn?
38.5% of adults in Fairburn have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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