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Fairport Harbor

Ohio · 3,109 residents · 1.027 sq mi
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Fairport Harbor has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,289. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $131,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,109
−2%since 2000
from 3,180 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,027 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 3,096 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+11%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Fairport Harbor
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,289
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,205 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,039
+21%since 2000
from $20,722 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $557 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
41.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+6%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(3,076)
Black0.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(44)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(167)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(2,912)
Black2.1%(65)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(67)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0.6%(20)
Diversity Score12.6%(393)
Diversity Score
13
+141%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.7%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
46.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.5%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairport Harbor, Ohio?

Fairport Harbor, Ohio has about 3,109 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairport Harbor, Ohio?

The typical household in Fairport Harbor, Ohio earns about $46,289 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairport Harbor, Ohio expensive?

In Fairport Harbor, Ohio, the median home is worth about $131,900, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Fairport Harbor, Ohio?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fairport Harbor, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairport Harbor, Ohio?

About 8.2% of people in Fairport Harbor, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairport Harbor, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairport Harbor, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 129 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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