Fairdale is a small town of 2,293 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $80,250
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fairdale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fairdale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fairdale 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: 88.6
Fairdale's overall cost of living index is 88.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fairdale costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fairdale, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$148,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$444
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$80,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fairdale's violent crime rate is 58.0 per 100,000 residents
— 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
58.0 /100k
Property Crime
880.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fairdale is served primarily by Carmichaels Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fairdale, PA
National Avg
School District
Carmichaels Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fairdale sees average highs of 38.6°F in January
and 84.4°F in July,
with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.4 inches of snow per year.
Fairdale's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fairdale roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $148,200 and median rent is $444/month.
Fairdale's violent crime rate is 58.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 880.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fairdale are operated by Carmichaels Area SD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 33.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fairdale, PA has a population of 2,293, a median household income of $80,250, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
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.
Fairdale averages 38.6°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches
with about 18.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fairdale, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15320.
The population of Fairdale, Pennsylvania is 2,293 with a median age of 49.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fairdale: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $148,200, median household income $80,250, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fairdale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.