Living in Fairway, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fairway · Census data 2020–2024
Fairway has 4,159 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $152,574 (105% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $618,000, the median rent is $1,944/month.
Fairway at a glance
- Population
- 4,159
- Median age
- 38.3State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $152,574State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $618,000State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $1,944/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 86%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 84.9%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Fairway a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 105% higher than the Kansas median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 185% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Fairway
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fairway the median home value is $618,000, 86% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,944 per month, which is 34.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,063 a month in housing costs.
Fairway median household income
The median household income in Fairway is $152,574 and the income per person is $96,791. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Fairway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,806
- Owner-occupied
- 86%
- Renter-occupied
- 14%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.39
Fairway demographics
- Population
- 4,159
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 1,739
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fairway ›
Education in Fairway
84.9% of adults 25 and older in Fairway have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 37.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fairway
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.2%
Fairway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway | 4,159 | $152,574 | $618,000 | $1,944 |
| Roeland Park | 6,763 | $88,774 | $276,200 | $1,582 |
| Mission Hills | 3,548 | $250,001 | $1,237,800 | — |
| Mission Woods | 184 | $163,750 | $750,000 | — |
| Westwood | 2,093 | $118,250 | $404,200 | $1,921 |
| Westwood Hills | 469 | $190,625 | $564,000 | $3,250 |
| Mission | 9,915 | $75,534 | $289,100 | $1,194 |
| Prairie Village | 22,874 | $113,530 | $435,700 | $1,794 |
| Merriam | 11,085 | $73,600 | $263,300 | $1,181 |
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What is the median household income in Fairway, KS?
The median household income in Fairway is $152,574, 105% higher than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fairway?
The median home value in Fairway is $618,000, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Fairway?
The median gross rent in Fairway is $1,944 per month, about 34.6% of household income.
Is Fairway, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 105% higher than the Kansas median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 185% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Fairway?
The median age in Fairway is 38.3 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Fairway?
The average commute to work in Fairway is 17 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fairway?
The unemployment rate in Fairway is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fairway?
84.9% of adults in Fairway 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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