The Town FilesFairborn, Ohio
City in Greene County · population 34,510 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $175,000
- Household income
- $61,751
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 35.7
Fairborn is a city of 34,510 people in Greene County, Ohio. The median home is worth $175,000, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for cycling than 93% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 85% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 84% of Ohio towns.
How Fairborn ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fairborn is worth $175,000, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $61,751, which is more affordable than 42% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $977 a month. 51.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fairborn | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $175,000 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $977 | $914 |
| Median household income | $61,751 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 51.2% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Fairborn
| People | Fairborn | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.4% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.2% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 10.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.3% | — |
| Work from home | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 21.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.1% | 90.9% |
Weather in Fairborn
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 16.9°F. About 41.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairborn since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 9.0 miles from the town center and killed 36. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 38 deaths and 1,463 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 86 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 20, 1967.
Severe weather in Greene County since 1996
Greene County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2019 | Tornado | DR-4447: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
Jobs and pay in Greene County
Greene County had 80,197 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,302 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Fairborn itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Fairborn
5 public schools with 4,231 students, about 17.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairborn Primary School | PK-2 | 1,275 | 18.8 |
| Fairborn Intermediate School | 3-5 | 1,031 | 22.4 |
| Fairborn High School | 8-12 | 1,003 | 13.7 |
| Baker Middle School | 5-8 | 918 | 15.3 |
| Fairborn Online Learning | 7-10 | 4 | — |
Towns near Fairborn
- Beavercreek, OH5.3 mi · 46,549 people · home $279,600
- Yellow Springs, OH6.2 mi · 3,697 people · home $332,000
- Riverside, OH6.2 mi · 24,474 people · home $147,800
- Park Layne, OH6.3 mi · 4,248 people · home $131,400
- Huber Heights, OH6.9 mi · 43,439 people · home $177,300
- Xenia, OH8.8 mi · 25,441 people · home $162,400
- New Carlisle, OH10.1 mi · 5,559 people · home $131,800
- Dayton, OH10.2 mi · 137,644 people · home $100,600
Fairborn questions
Is Fairborn, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fairborn scores better for retirees than 22% of Ohio towns and quieter than 7%. 16.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.7).
How much does a house cost in Fairborn?
The median owner-occupied home in Fairborn is valued at $175,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,751, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $977 a month.
What is the weather like in Fairborn?
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 16.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.9 inches of precipitation a year and 18.7 inches of snow.
Does Fairborn get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairborn since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1974. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)