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Fairless Hills

Pennsylvania · 8,466 residents · 1.944 sq mi
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Fairless Hills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,360. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $240,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,466
+1%since 2000
from 8,365 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,355 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 4,303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+7%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Fairless Hills
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,360
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,424 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,914
+18%since 2000
from $21,111 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,100
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$885
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $620 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+57%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(7,577)
Black2.7%(222)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(213)
Asian2.8%(235)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.2%(1,607)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(7,216)
Black3.7%(316)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(308)
Asian5.6%(470)
Other2.6%(216)
Diversity Score34.7%(2,935)
Diversity Score
35
+80%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania?

Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania has about 8,466 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania earns about $59,360 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $240,100, and the typical rent is about $885 a month.

How educated are people in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania?

About 5.6% of people in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 560 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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