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Fairlane

Ohio · Dayton · 5,769 residents · 3.384 sq mi
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Fairlane has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,345. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $87,481. Households here earn about 51% more than the Dayton median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Fairlane; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
65% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,769
Population density
1,705 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,345
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,664
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
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
$87,481
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,105
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.2%
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic26.9%(1,552)
Black58.8%(3,395)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(359)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other7.8%(449)
Diversity Score71.4%(4,120)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.9%(1,552)
Black58.8%(3,395)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(359)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other7.8%(449)
Diversity Score71.4%(4,120)
Diversity Score
71
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Foreign born
3.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Midtown
Pop 6,125
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairlane, Dayton, Ohio?

Fairlane, Dayton, Ohio has about 5,769 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairlane, Dayton, Ohio?

The typical household in Fairlane, Dayton, Ohio earns about $68,345 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairlane, Dayton, Ohio expensive?

In Fairlane, Dayton, Ohio, the median home is worth about $87,481, and the typical rent is about $1,105 a month.

How educated are people in Fairlane, Dayton, Ohio?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fairlane, Dayton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairlane, Dayton, Ohio?

About 19.5% of people in Fairlane, Dayton, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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

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