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Fairburn, GA


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Fairburn, Georgia

Fairburn, Georgia, in Fulton county, is 16 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is in the Atlanta area. There are 5,464 residents in Fairburn.

The People and Families of Fairburn

In Fairburn, about 48% of adults are married. The faces of Fairburn are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the city.

Approximately 57% of Fairburn is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Fairburn.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fairburn had a median family income of $42,219. Fairburn is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. Lots of residents of the city prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

Fairburn folks tended to give their money ($8,600) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Fairburn Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Fairburn that were owner-occupied was 64%.

Commuting

In Fairburn, 86% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. More folks in Fairburn use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

Fairburn strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyFairburn Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyFairburn Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 6%Fairburn Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 12%Fairburn Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Fairburn, GA

Comparing Fairburn to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population77
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens34
Well-Paid Single Men37
Well-Paid Single Women37
Age of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married58

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty69
College Educated Adults58
People in Middle Class or Better48
Median Family Income48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Housing Recently Built75
Affordability of Rents42
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime11

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