What are the schools like in Fairway, KS?

School district data for Fairway is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Fairway?

The median household income in Fairway, KS is $154,981 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.7%.

What is the weather like in Fairway, KS?

Fairway has an average high temperature of 39.9°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Fairway, KS affordable or expensive?

Fairway's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fairway is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $563,300 and the median rent is $1,837 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fairway, KS?

Fairway has a violent crime rate of 144.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 385.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fairway, KS a Good Place to Live?

Fairway is a small town of 4,162 in Kansas, with a median household income of $154,981 and a 0.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Fairway stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Fairway is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fairway 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: 93.3

Fairway's overall cost of living index is 93.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fairway costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fairway, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$563,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,837	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$154,981	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fairway's violent crime rate is 144.4 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

144.4 /100k

Property Crime

385.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Fairway, KS	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	82.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fairway sees average highs of 39.9°F in January and 90.2°F in July, with 40.9 inches of annual precipitation and 11.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fairway, KS
Average High — January	39.9°F
Average High — July	90.2°F
Annual Precipitation	40.9"
Annual Snowfall	11.0"

Demographics

Metric	Fairway, KS	National Avg
Population	4,162	—
Median Age	37.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.9%	18.9%
Asian	4.6%	6.3%
Under 18	25.1%	22.2%
65 and over	13.5%	16.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fairway, KS affordable or expensive?

Fairway's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fairway roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $563,300 and median rent is $1,837/month.

What is the crime rate in Fairway, KS?

Fairway's violent crime rate is 144.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 385.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fairway?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Fairway, KS a good place to live?

Fairway, KS has a population of 4,162, a median household income of $154,981, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Fairway?

Fairway averages 39.9°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.9 inches with about 11.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Fairway?

The population of Fairway, Kansas is 4,162 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fairway?

Key numbers for living in Fairway: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $563,300, median household income $154,981, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fairway side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.