Living in Fairchild AFB, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fairchild AFB · Census data 2020–2024
Fairchild AFB has 2,931 residents with a median age of 22.6. The median household income is $69,917 (29% lower than the Washington median), the median rent is $1,808/month.
Fairchild AFB at a glance
- Population
- 2,931
- Median age
- 22.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $69,917State: $98,141
- Median rent
- $1,808/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.8%
- Average commute
- 10 min
Is Fairchild AFB a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 10 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 11%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fairchild AFB
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fairchild AFB the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,808 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Fairchild AFB median household income
The median household income in Fairchild AFB is $69,917 and the income per person is $27,098. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Fairchild AFB: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 815
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 3.09
Fairchild AFB demographics
- Population
- 2,931
- Median age
- 22.6
- Under 18
- 31.9%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 750
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 12.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fairchild AFB ›
Education in Fairchild AFB
39.8% of adults 25 and older in Fairchild AFB have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 12.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fairchild AFB
- Unemployment rate
- 11%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 10 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 64.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 15.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Fairchild AFB vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairchild AFB | 2,931 | $69,917 | — | $1,808 |
| Airway Heights | 11,245 | $62,874 | $348,500 | $1,389 |
| Medical Lake | 4,950 | $79,989 | $368,700 | $785 |
| Four Lakes | 322 | $80,951 | — | — |
| Cheney | 12,804 | $54,503 | $395,900 | $1,156 |
| Spokane | 230,293 | $70,064 | $363,500 | $1,215 |
| Reardan | 726 | $73,864 | $311,300 | $740 |
| Town and Country | 4,890 | $92,652 | $356,800 | $1,600 |
| Country Homes | 6,198 | $84,653 | $429,400 | $1,286 |
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What is the median household income in Fairchild AFB, WA?
The median household income in Fairchild AFB is $69,917, 29% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Fairchild AFB?
The median gross rent in Fairchild AFB is $1,808 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is Fairchild AFB, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 10 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 11%.
What is the median age in Fairchild AFB?
The median age in Fairchild AFB is 22.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Fairchild AFB?
The average commute to work in Fairchild AFB is 10 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fairchild AFB?
The unemployment rate in Fairchild AFB is 11% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fairchild AFB?
39.8% of adults in Fairchild AFB 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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