The Town FilesFairport Harbor, Ohio
Village in Lake County · population 3,108 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $147,500
- Household income
- $52,308
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 114 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 41.1
Fairport Harbor is a village of 3,108 people in Lake County, Ohio. The median home is worth $147,500, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks hipper than 99% of Ohio towns, better for retirees than 97% of Ohio towns, more walkable than 97% of Ohio towns.
How Fairport Harbor 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 Fairport Harbor is worth $147,500, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $52,308, which is more affordable than 42% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $974 a month. 58.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fairport Harbor | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $147,500 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $974 | $914 |
| Median household income | $52,308 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 58.1% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.4% | — |
Who lives in Fairport Harbor
| People | Fairport Harbor | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.2% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 21.5 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Fairport Harbor
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 23.7°F. About 40.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 113.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 100 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairport Harbor since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 4, 1969 about 3.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 24, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Lake County since 1996
Lake County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
| August 1, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1656: Severe Storms, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Lake County
Lake County had 98,558 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,040 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Fairport Harbor itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Fairport Harbor
2 public schools with 599 students, about 18.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairport Harding High School | 6-12 | 336 | 18.7 |
| Mckinley Elementary School | K-5 | 263 | 17.5 |
Towns near Fairport Harbor
- Painesville, OH1.9 mi · 20,312 people · home $158,800
- Mentor, OH5.1 mi · 47,450 people · home $247,700
- Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH5.2 mi · 7,131 people · home $188,500
- Willoughby, OH10.2 mi · 23,959 people · home $216,900
- Eastlake, OH10.2 mi · 17,670 people · home $172,100
- Kirtland, OH11.0 mi · 6,937 people · home $391,300
- Madison, OH11.5 mi · 3,435 people · home $207,100
- Chardon, OH12.1 mi · 5,242 people · home $303,000
Fairport Harbor questions
Is Fairport Harbor, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fairport Harbor scores better for retirees than 97% of Ohio towns and quieter than 29%. 19.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.1).
How much does a house cost in Fairport Harbor?
The median owner-occupied home in Fairport Harbor is valued at $147,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,308, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $974 a month.
What is the weather like in Fairport Harbor?
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 23.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.5 inches of precipitation a year and 113.7 inches of snow.
Does Fairport Harbor get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairport Harbor since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 4, 1969. 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)