City profile · Ohio · Census ACS 2023

Fairborn, OH

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Fairborn - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

34,506
Residents
$55,966
Median income
$169,600
Median home
$1,273
Median rent (state)

Fairborn - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Fairborn lands in the 29th percentile for household income and the 44th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

29th
percentile, household income
33rd
percentile, home value
43rd
percentile, median rent
44th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Fairborn, OH

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 34,506 residents in Fairborn, a small city within Ohio. Median household income here is $55,966 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 10.4%. Home values in Fairborn run a median of $169,600, and the median resident age is 35.0 years. 30.3% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 61.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 119 residential building permits were authorized in Fairborn (Construction Slowdown), down 29% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Fairborn reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 1567.1 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Ohio run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Ohio scores 92.8 (Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,273 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Ohio run around $228, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. The average commute for Fairborn workers runs 19.3 minutes, with 79.5% driving alone and 7.7% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 75.7 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (High).

Population

34,506 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Ohio

Median Household Income

$55,966 /yr

Poverty 10.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

92.8 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Ohio average

How does Fairborn compare to other US cities?

Fairborn measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 29% higher than other cities
Home value 33% pricier than other cities
Median rent 43% pricier than other cities
Safety 44% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Ohio alone, Fairborn ranks #182 of 281 Ohio cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Fairborn's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Ohio, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

29thIncome percentile
44thSafety percentile

29th percentile nationally for median household income · 44th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Fairborn's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Fairborn's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 45 Avg. percentile National median
Fairborn's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Fairborn's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$169,600 Among the most affordable more affordable than 67% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Fairborn $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Fairborn, OH Fairborn, OH's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Fairborn, OH-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Fairborn, OH median $55,966/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Fairborn, OH's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Fairborn, OH. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 30.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 10.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 61.5%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
34,506
Median Income
$55,966
Median Home Value
$169,600
Median Age
35.0
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1567.1
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
273.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1293.9
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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34,000 residents34,500 residents35,000 residents35,500 residents36,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 34,546 residents 35,754 residents ▲ +3.5%
Fairborn's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
119
housing units authorized
Single-Family
74
detached homes
Multifamily
45
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
3.4
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 167
2020 132
2021 216
2022 64
2023 36
2024 119

Permit volume decreased 29% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
19.3 minutes
Drive Alone
79.5%
Carpool
8.1%
Public Transit
0.9%
Walk
2.2%
Work from Home
7.7%
Other
1.6%

Based on 18,011 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Ohio - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$78
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$228
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Ohio state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Ohio state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Fairborn sits in

Cost of Living Index
92.8
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,273/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
75.7 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Ohio

Stow
34,317 people
Westlake
34,036 people
Mason
35,148 people
Brunswick
35,284 people
Lima
35,304 people
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35,438 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Fairborn's 34,506 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

McMinnville, OR
34,493 people
Lewiston, ID
34,471 people
Meridian, MS
34,466 people
Manitowoc, WI
34,553 people
Prosper, TX
34,567 people
Manhattan Beach, CA
34,584 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Fairborn's $55,966 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Steelton, PA
$55,963 median income
Bruceton, TN
$55,962 median income
Willits, CA
$55,971 median income
Clinton, IL
$55,960 median income
Boardman, NC
$55,972 median income
Achille, OK
$55,972 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Fairborn, OH Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Fairborn, OH - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 78.9% 8.7% 10.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3.0% White 78.9% Black or African American 8.7% Asian 1.5% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.3% Some other race 0.6% Two or more races 10.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Fairborn compares to nearby Ohio cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Fairborn (this city) 34,506 $55,966
Stow 34,317 $91,933
Westlake 34,036 $110,101
Mason 35,148 $124,407
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OH FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Fairborn, OH?

What is the population of Fairborn, OH? +

34,506 people live in Fairborn, OH according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Fairborn, OH? +

Fairborn households earn a median of $55,966 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Fairborn? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Fairborn; the closest available measure is the Ohio state average, a cost of living index of 92.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Ohio vary by metro area.

Is Fairborn, OH safe? +

Fairborn has a total crime rate of 1567.1 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Fairborn, OH? +

The median home value in Fairborn is $169,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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