Chick-fil-A in, 2012
Fairlawn’s story
135 years in pictures
Census counts: 6,102 in 1970, 7,710 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2008 and 5 maps from 1903 on.
- 1891Fairlawn is settled
FairlawnOH
A town of 7,815, settled in 1891. A regional job hub with 11,892 jobs.
Trash: drop-off only4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: SilentMatt Psychedelic · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
7,815
2025 Census estimate · +1.3% since 2020
Typical home
$318K
+3.9% in a year
Household income
$97K
median
Median age
46.7
years
Jobs based here
11,892
A job hub
TownGrade
B+
#346 of 987 in OH
Is Fairlawn a good place to live?
Fairlawn's standout: natural-hazard risk is low. Overall it grades B+, 346th of 987 graded towns in Ohio. The median household earns $97K and its schools rank ahead of 88% of Ohio towns. Its weakest subject is safety: it reports more crime per resident than 83% of U.S. towns, including 7 violent crimes reported to the FBI in 2025. 61% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Fairlawn, against 24% in Ohio’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. Only 155 of Ohio’s 1,718 towns score higher on health. The biggest place to walk is Griffith Park, 59 acres with 1.6 miles of trail.
What makes Fairlawn stand out
Where Fairlawn beats most towns.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here11,892
Residents who work3,408
Work
3.5 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 99% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
Natural hazardsA+
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Copley-Fairlawn City schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Island Primary Elementary School | K–4 | 358 |
| St. Hilary School | K–8 | 555 |
| Fairlawn Lutheran School | PK–K | 100 |
SchoolsA
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
A job hub
Every workday, about 11,669 people come to Fairlawn for work
Where Fairlawn’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
11,892jobs based in Fairlawn
7%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Fairlawn grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Fairlawn is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 7% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA+Open →Jobs & incomeAOpen →SchoolsAOpen →SafetyC−Open →HealthHealthier than 81% of U.S. towns; Akron General Medical Center 5.8 miles awayA−Open →Cost of livingCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 9 of 20; 2.6% of households have no car; 0.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors13% conserved landAOpen →HistoryDOpen →Civic life7.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 76 attractions →Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and 61 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Fairlawn. Close and well known come first.
Big draw26 mi MuseumRock and Roll Hall of Fame580K visitors a year
Big draw24 mi MuseumPro Football Hall of Fame192K visitors a year
2 mi National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park3.0M visitors a year
Big draw25 mi Stadium & arenaProgressive Field
26 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Field
26 mi Stadium & arenaRocket ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: MusikAnimal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pro Football Hall of Fame: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Progressive Field: Jsawczuk, Public domain · Huntington Bank Field: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Rocket Arena: Cards84664, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Fairlawn: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Fairlawn, and how to reach them.
PowerOhio Edison16.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAkron City PWS1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpAndrew E. Sombati Compactor / Recycle CenterDrop-off onlyTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Summit County Board of ElectionsSummit County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP codes44333, 4431344333 99% · 44313 1%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Fairlawn.
Fairlawn draws workers from Akron and beyond and has less tooth loss than most of Ohio, but it has seen reported crime rise by a third or more.
OutdoorsA
Conserved land covers 13.1% of Fairlawn
4.7 miles of trail in 5 parks and preserves. Fairlawn’s trail density is 1.0 miles per square mile.
#89for trails in OH
13.1%
conserved · 380 of 2,903 acres
4.7 mi
of trails · 1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Griffith Park | 1.6 mi | 59 |
| 2. Sand Run Metro Park | 0.3 mi | 54 |
| 3. Croghan Park | 0.3 mi | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsA
Fairlawn’s grade for schools is an A
Its public schools are run by the Copley-Fairlawn City school district. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
88%of OH districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Island Primary Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–4 | Grades K–4 | 358 | A |
| Tes School PrivateLargest high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 64 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Most working residents commute out of Fairlawn
11,892 jobs are based in Fairlawn, 3.5 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in. 27.6% of workers work from home, against 13% across Ohio.
Most working residents leave Fairlawn for work: only 7% work in town. 4.1% of Fairlawn residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Akron (25%), Cleveland (10%) and Copley Township (4%).
7%work in town
| Fairlawn | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $97,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Fairlawn7%
Akron25%
Cleveland10%
Copley Township4%
Cuyahoga Falls3%
11 mi
median commute distance
11,892
jobs based in Fairlawn
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 53% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A+
Inland flooding leads a very low hazard risk in Fairlawn
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 93% of U.S. communities. Since 1980, 16 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Fairlawn.
7risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailTornadoes
16
paid flood claims since 1980
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SafetyC−
Fairlawn stands out in Ohio and nationally: property crime there is higher
Reported crimes rose from 251 to 350 over the last three FBI years, a rise beyond ordinary year-to-year swings. Property crime runs at 44 per 1,000 residents, 3 times the Ohio rate, most of it theft.
The property crime rate in Fairlawn is 44 per 1,000 residents. Fairlawn reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 83% report less.
17%of U.S. towns report more crimeC−Safety Grade
| Fairlawn | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 44 per 1,000 residents | 9.4 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.9 per 1,000 residents | 1.2 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Fairlawn0.9
Ohio2.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Fairlawn44
Ohio14.7
U.S.15.5
17th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
11th
percentile among OH towns
7
violent crimes reported in 2025
343
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HealthA−
A larger share of adults had a checkup this year in Fairlawn than in most of Ohio or the rest of the country
Its widest gap with Ohio is tooth loss: 5.7% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 15.3% statewide.
84% of adults had a checkup this year in Fairlawn. Fairlawn beats the Ohio average on 18 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 5.1% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance in Fairlawn.
81%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Fairlawn | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 18% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 9.7% | 16% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 84% | 80% | 79% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
18 better13 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Fairlawn | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.7% | 15.3% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.1% | 14.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.3% | 8.7% |
Akron General Medical Center
5.8 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
87th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade C
Fairlawn’s typical home value is about $318K
The typical Fairlawn home is worth about $318,000, up 3.9% in a year, 29% above the Ohio typical home.
$318KZillow home value
| Fairlawn | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,239 a month | $943 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 77% | 77% | 73% |
Typical home value
Fairlawn$318K
Ohio$246K
Market temperature
22
days on market
101.9%
sale-to-list price
+3.9%
value change, 1 year
15
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Fairlawn has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Fairlawn has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 20° and about 47 inches of snow falls in a winter.
47″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–37°
Spring39–59°
Summer61–81°
Fall44–63°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Fairlawn
19pages on Fairlawn
The big questions
SchoolsABeat 88% of OH districts · 4 schoolsSafetyC−0.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA−Better than OH on 18 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC$318K typical home · up 3.9% in a yearWork & commuteA$97K median household income · 11,892 jobs hereNatural hazardsA+FEMA risk higher than 7% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Fairlawn
University of Akron Main CampusUniversity or college · Public · Akron6.9 mi$13,135 in-state tuitionHerzing University-AkronUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Akron9.8 mi$13,450 tuitionKent State University at KentUniversity or college · Public · Kent14.6 mi$13,232 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Fairlawn residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Ohio.
Get outside
5 miles of trails in Fairlawn
13.1% of the town is conserved land, across 5 parks and preserves.
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
About Fairlawn
City in Ohio, United States
Fairlawn is a city in western Summit County, Ohio, United States, and a suburb of Akron. The population was 7,710 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Akron metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1960
- Area
- 4.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,010 ft
- ZIP code
- 44334
Fairlawn’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Fairlawn.
Akron next door grades lower for schools (C to Fairlawn’s A) and higher for cost of living (B to C).
Bath TownshipMontrose-GhentAkronCopley TownshipFairlawn
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlawn | #346 | B+ | C | C− | A | A− |
| Bath Township | #249 | A− | D | B− | A+ | A |
| Montrose-Ghent | #148 | A | D | — | A+ | A |
| Akron | #963 | D | B | D | C | D |
| Copley Township | #288 | B+ | C− | — | A | B |
Montrose-Ghent and Copley Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Fairlawn with a neighbor →
Questions about Fairlawn
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Fairlawn, OH a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Fairlawn grades B+ overall, better than 70% of U.S. towns and #346 of 987 in Ohio. It grades A− for health, C− for safety and A for schools. Safety is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Fairlawn, OH expensive?
That is 4.4 years of the area's median household income ($72,371 across the Akron, OH metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.