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Fairburn
  • Suburb of Atlanta, GA

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade B minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Fairburn is a suburb of Atlanta with a population of 16,215. Fairburn is in Fulton County. Living in Fairburn offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Fairburn there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Fairburn and residents tend to be liberal.

About

About Fairburn...
Population
16,215

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$170,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,221
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    45%
  • Own
    55%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    275.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    6
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    35.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    113.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,047.3
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    161.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    24%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    16%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    9%
  • 65+ years
    6%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    5%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    32%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    national  11%

Working in Fairburn

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$58,741
National
$69,021

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