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Fairlawn, Ohio

Introduction to Fairlawn, Ohio

Fairlawn, Ohio, in Summit county, is 5 miles NW of Akron, Ohio (center to center) and 26 miles S of Cleveland, Ohio. The city has 7,307 residents.

Fairlawn History

The incorporation of Fairlawn as a village in 1958 ensured improvements which were mandatory for a growing community. The village terminated the extension of Akron expressway, l-77. The westward extension of this expressway periled to divide the community. Another major accomplishment of the village was the concrete paving of 16 miles of road which was completed in four years. When the population reached 6,200, the village officially became a city. Summit County was named because the highest elevation on Ohio-Erie Canal was located in that area.

Fairlawn and Nearby Attractions

  • Akron Art Museum
  • Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
  • Akron Zoo
  • Bedford Reservation
  • Six Flags Worlds of Adventure
  • Peek'n Peak

Things To Do In Fairlawn

Akron Art Museum, Hale Farm and Village, and Kent State University Museum are several of the museums in the area. Artifacts and memorabilia which relate to the region's history are displayed at these museums. Places of historical significance include Fort Laurens, the Mabel Hartzell Home, and the Glamorgan Castle. Several parks nearby include Bedford Reservation, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and Quail Hollow State Park. Other attractions in the area include Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Holden Arboretum.

Fairlawn Transportation

Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport is a major airport nearby.

Fairlawn Higher Education

Baldwin-Wallace College, University of Akron, Walsh University, and Kent State University are located near Fairlawn.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyFairlawn Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyFairlawn Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 6%Fairlawn Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Fairlawn Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Fairlawn Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Fairlawn College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Fairlawn People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Fairlawn Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Fairlawn, OH

Comparing Fairlawn to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity710
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use56
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built69
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime21

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