What are the schools like in Fairlawn, VA?

Fairlawn is served primarily by Pulaski County Public Schools. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Fairlawn?

The median household income in Fairlawn, VA is $65,426 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Fairlawn, VA?

Fairlawn has an average high temperature of 42.4°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Fairlawn, VA affordable or expensive?

Fairlawn's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fairlawn is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $243,400 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fairlawn, VA?

Fairlawn has a violent crime rate of 255.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2280.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fairlawn, VA a Good Place to Live?

Fairlawn is a small town of 2,400 in Virginia, with a median household income of $65,426 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Fairlawn stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fairlawn is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fairlawn 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: 90.7

Fairlawn's overall cost of living index is 90.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fairlawn costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fairlawn, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$243,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,426	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Fairlawn's violent crime rate is 255.7 per 100,000 residents — 33% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

255.7 /100k

Property Crime

2280.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Fairlawn is served primarily by Pulaski County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fairlawn, VA	National Avg
School District	Pulaski County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fairlawn sees average highs of 42.4°F in January and 83.6°F in July, with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation and 21.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fairlawn, VA
Average High — January	42.4°F
Average High — July	83.6°F
Annual Precipitation	42.0"
Annual Snowfall	21.7"

Demographics

Metric	Fairlawn, VA	National Avg
Population	2,400	—
Median Age	49.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	2.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.8%	22.2%
65 and over	27.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Fairlawn vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fairlawn, VA affordable or expensive?

Fairlawn's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fairlawn roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $243,400 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Fairlawn, VA?

Fairlawn's violent crime rate is 255.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2280.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fairlawn?

Public schools in Fairlawn are operated by Pulaski County Public Schools. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 40.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fairlawn, VA a good place to live?

Fairlawn, VA has a population of 2,400, a median household income of $65,426, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. 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 Fairlawn?

Fairlawn averages 42.4°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches with about 21.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Fairlawn?

The population of Fairlawn, Virginia is 2,400 with a median age of 49.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fairlawn?

Key numbers for living in Fairlawn: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $243,400, median household income $65,426, crime index 84 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fairlawn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.