Fairport Harbor is a small town of 3,100 in Ohio, with a median household income of $53,654
and a 5.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fairport Harbor stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fairport Harbor is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fairport Harbor 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: 90.0
Fairport Harbor's overall cost of living index is 90.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fairport Harbor costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fairport Harbor, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$128,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$821
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,654
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fairport Harbor's violent crime rate is 83.4 per 100,000 residents
— 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
83.4 /100k
Property Crime
639.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fairport Harbor is served primarily by Fairport Harbor Exempted Village.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fairport Harbor, OH
National Avg
School District
Fairport Harbor Exempted Village
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fairport Harbor sees average highs of 36.8°F in January
and 82.3°F in July,
with 40.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 113.7 inches of snow per year.
Fairport Harbor's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fairport Harbor roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $128,200 and median rent is $821/month.
Fairport Harbor's violent crime rate is 83.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 639.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fairport Harbor are operated by Fairport Harbor Exempted Village.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fairport Harbor, OH has a population of 3,100, a median household income of $53,654, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%.
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.
Fairport Harbor averages 36.8°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.5 inches
with about 113.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Fairport Harbor, Ohio is 3,100 with a median age of 49.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fairport Harbor: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $128,200, median household income $53,654, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fairport Harbor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
