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Fairlawn

Ohio · 7,815 residents (2025 est.) · 4.565 sq mi
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Fairlawn is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,055. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $284,600. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,711
+6%since 2000
from 7,307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,689 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,601 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.7
+6%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,815 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Fairlawn
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,055
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,180 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,094
+95%since 2000
from $34,927 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
+19%since 2010
from 0.399 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$284,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,239
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $806 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+13%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(6,441)
Black6.1%(445)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(79)
Asian3.3%(240)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.5%(1,788)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(6,005)
Black8.4%(648)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(291)
Asian4.5%(346)
Other5.5%(421)
Diversity Score47.5%(3,663)
Diversity Score
48
+94%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 46.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.6%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.5%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 9.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.1%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2017
from 84.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 92.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairlawn, Ohio?

Fairlawn, Ohio has about 7,711 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairlawn, Ohio?

The typical household in Fairlawn, Ohio earns about $97,055 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairlawn, Ohio expensive?

In Fairlawn, Ohio, the median home is worth about $284,600, and the typical rent is about $1,239 a month.

How educated are people in Fairlawn, Ohio?

About 61.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fairlawn, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairlawn, Ohio?

About 4.1% of people in Fairlawn, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairlawn, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairlawn, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,932 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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