What are the schools like in Fairburn, GA?

Fairburn is served primarily by Fulton County. The district operates 62 elementary schools, 20 middle schools, and 22 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Fairburn?

The median household income in Fairburn, GA is $67,245 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.

What is the weather like in Fairburn, GA?

Fairburn has an average high temperature of 54.0°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.2 inches.

Fairburn, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fairburn, GA affordable or expensive?

Fairburn's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fairburn is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $213,000 and the median rent is $1,428 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fairburn, GA?

Fairburn has a violent crime rate of 101.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1042.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fairburn, GA a Good Place to Live?

Fairburn is a small city of 16,469 in Georgia, with a median household income of $67,245 and a 5.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Fairburn stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fairburn is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fairburn city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

Fairburn's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fairburn costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Fairburn, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$213,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,428	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,245	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fairburn's violent crime rate is 101.3 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

101.3 /100k

Property Crime

1042.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Fairburn is served primarily by Fulton County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fairburn, GA	National Avg
School District	Fulton County	—
Elementary Schools	62	—
Middle Schools	20	—
High Schools	22	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fairburn sees average highs of 54.0°F in January and 90.1°F in July, with 53.9 inches of annual precipitation and 2.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fairburn, GA
Average High — January	54.0°F
Average High — July	90.1°F
Annual Precipitation	53.9"
Annual Snowfall	2.2"

Demographics

Metric	Fairburn, GA	National Avg
Population	16,469	—
Median Age	30.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	15.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	75.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	33.3%	22.2%
65 and over	5.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Union City, GA 3 mi Tyrone, GA 5 mi Palmetto, GA 5 mi South Fulton, GA 6 mi Chattahoochee Hills, GA 9 mi

Fairburn vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fairburn, GA affordable or expensive?

Fairburn's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Fairburn roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $213,000 and median rent is $1,428/month.

What is the crime rate in Fairburn, GA?

Fairburn's violent crime rate is 101.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1042.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fairburn?

Public schools in Fairburn are operated by Fulton County. The district has 62 elementary, 20 middle, and 22 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 37.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fairburn, GA a good place to live?

Fairburn, GA has a population of 16,469, a median household income of $67,245, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fairburn?

Fairburn averages 54.0°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.9 inches with about 2.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Fairburn?

The population of Fairburn, Georgia is 16,469 with a median age of 30.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fairburn?

Key numbers for living in Fairburn: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $213,000, median household income $67,245, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fairburn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.