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Fairborn.
About
Life in Fairborn
If you're seriously considering Fairborn, here's what actually living here looks like. You'll have access to a solid job market centered around Wright State University and other institutional employers, with a low 4.5% unemployment rate. Housing costs are reasonable—median home values hover around $170,000 and rent averages under $1,000 a month—which gives you real purchasing power on a median household income near $62,000.
Fairborn at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Foreign-Born
5.3%
Broadband Internet
92.1%
of households
Population Growth
+3.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.3% foreign-born, most often from Japan
Who lives in Fairborn: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fairborn, the largest foreign-born group is from Japan (13.5%), and 1.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.0%
of residents
65 and Older
16.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.5%
of households
Married Couples
36.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.14
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Fairborn
In Fairborn, rent runs 6% below the OH average, and home values are 19% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,451
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1970
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $208,109 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Fairborn
Unemployment in Fairborn is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Fairborn Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.2 min avg
How Fairborn residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fairborn, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 82% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
Small hub638k passengers boarded in 2025
- 61 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 8% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Fairborn runs 8% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
303.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,180.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Fairborn Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
75.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Greene County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Greene County, which includes Fairborn, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Winter Weather | $24,500 |
| 2024 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $537,450 |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4,250 |
| 2022 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $69,000 |
| 2021 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $95,000 |
| 2020 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,600 |
| 2019 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50.3M |
| 2018 | 20 | Winter Weather | $553,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Greene County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Greene County, which includes Fairborn, is typically good.
Median AQI
40
Greene County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fairborn has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.1"
Annual Snowfall
18.7"
Hot Days/Year
25
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
129
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
132
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 17°F | 3.16" |
| Feb | 41°F | 20°F | 2.42" |
| Mar | 52°F | 29°F | 3.32" |
| Apr | 64°F | 38°F | 4.25" |
| May | 74°F | 49°F | 4.52" |
| Jun | 83°F | 59°F | 4.36" |
| Jul | 86°F | 62°F | 4.46" |
| Aug | 84°F | 60°F | 3.11" |
| Sep | 78°F | 54°F | 3.21" |
| Oct | 66°F | 42°F | 2.89" |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 3.07" |
| Dec | 42°F | 24°F | 3.11" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fairborn
Uninsured
5.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fairborn's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
88th Medical Group (wright-patterson Afb)
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 1.4 mi away · Wright-Patterson Afb
Soin Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Beaver Creek
Kettering Health Greene Memorial
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.2 mi away · Xenia
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fairborn
Fairborn's student/teacher ratio is 17.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 30.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Fairborn
Wright State University-Main Campus
Public · 4-year · 6,762 students · in-state tuition $12,268 · 49% graduate · median earnings $53,497 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,682 students · in-state tuition $50,610 · 81% graduate · median earnings $83,775 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,215 students · in-state tuition $47,064 · 56% graduate · median earnings $60,660 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 549 students · in-state tuition $16,800 · 66% graduate · median earnings $68,877 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fairborn
Fairborn has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
5 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
9 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
54 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
60 mi awayPublic Libraries in Fairborn
Fairborn Branch Library
1 E. Main St., Fairborn
Cities Near Fairborn
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Fairborn FAQ
Is Fairborn, Ohio affordable?⌄
Fairborn's median rent is $977/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $61,751/year. Median home value is $175,000.
Is Fairborn, Ohio safe?⌄
Fairborn's violent crime rate was 304 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1181 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fairborn, Ohio?⌄
Fairborn has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fairborn, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Fairborn is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $977/month and median household income is $61,751/year. The median home value is $175,000. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fairborn, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Fairborn is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from