The Town FilesFairburn, Georgia
City in Fulton County · population 16,483 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $271,800
- Household income
- $91,897
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 35.6
Fairburn is a city of 16,483 people in Fulton County, Georgia. The median home is worth $271,800, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 97% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 91% of Georgia towns, better transit than 86% of Georgia towns.
How Fairburn ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fairburn is worth $271,800, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $91,897, which is more affordable than 65% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,479 a month. 64.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fairburn | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $271,800 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,479 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $91,897 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 64.2% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2004 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Fairburn
| People | Fairburn | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.1% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 27.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.5% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.0% | — |
| Work from home | 20.5% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 32.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.8% | 88.0% |
Weather in Fairburn
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 35.6°F. About 50.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.5 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 36 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairburn since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on March 25, 2021 about 8.7 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 16 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 25, 1988.
Severe weather in Fulton County since 1996
Fulton County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Fulton County
Fulton County had 948,157 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $100,817 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Fairburn itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Fairburn
9 public schools with 8,497 students, about 15.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langston Hughes High School | 9-12 | 1,828 | 17.7 |
| Creekside High School | 9-12 | 1,665 | 16.2 |
| Bear Creek Middle School | 6-8 | 964 | 16.1 |
| Renaissance Middle School | 6-8 | 960 | 15.0 |
| Renaissance ES | PK-5 | 696 | 15.5 |
| E. C. West Elementary School | PK-5 | 661 | 14.4 |
| Campbell Elementary School | PK-5 | 633 | 12.2 |
| Global Impact Academy | 9-12 | 547 | 16.1 |
| Chattahoochee Hills Charter School (charter) | K-8 | 543 | 12.6 |
Towns near Fairburn
- Union City, GA3.5 mi · 26,830 people · home $245,600
- Tyrone, GA5.0 mi · 7,658 people · home $470,400
- Palmetto, GA5.1 mi · 5,071 people · home $228,800
- South Fulton, GA6.1 mi · 107,436 people · home $309,800
- Chattahoochee Hills, GA9.4 mi · 2,950 people · home $397,000
- Fayetteville, GA9.5 mi · 18,957 people · home $368,200
- College Park, GA9.6 mi · 13,930 people · home $325,800
- Riverdale, GA10.2 mi · 15,129 people · home $178,800
Fairburn questions
Is Fairburn, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fairburn scores better for retirees than 19% of Georgia towns and quieter than 18%. 9.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.6).
How much does a house cost in Fairburn?
The median owner-occupied home in Fairburn is valued at $271,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,897, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,479 a month.
What is the weather like in Fairburn?
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 35.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.4 inches of precipitation a year and 1.5 inches of snow.
Does Fairburn get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairburn since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on March 25, 2021. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- 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)