The Town FilesFairland, Maryland
Community in Montgomery County · population 25,396 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $477,300
- Household income
- $98,800
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 38.5
Fairland is a community of 25,396 people in Montgomery County, Maryland. The median home is worth $477,300, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better for young professionals than 94% of Maryland towns, more vibrant than 83% of Maryland towns, better transit than 77% of Maryland towns.
How Fairland ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fairland is worth $477,300, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 4.8 times the median household income of $98,800, which is more affordable than 18% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,894 a month. 46.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fairland | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $477,300 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,894 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $98,800 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.8× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 46.0% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Fairland
| People | Fairland | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.6% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.4% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.4% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 3.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 39.7% | — |
| Work from home | 17.5% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 35.0 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.2% | 94.3% |
Weather in Fairland
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 26.1°F. About 47.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.8 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 36 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 86 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairland since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 24, 2001 about 4.0 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 62 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 5, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 87 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on June 8, 1990.
Severe weather in Montgomery County since 1996
Montgomery County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Montgomery County
Montgomery County had 462,298 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $94,473 a year. Unemployment was 1.9% in 2023; in Fairland itself the ACS puts it at 6.1%.
Towns near Fairland
- Calverton, MD1.6 mi · 17,316 people · home $477,100
- Colesville, MD2.6 mi · 15,421 people · home $616,800
- Cloverly, MD2.8 mi · 15,285 people · home $665,300
- Konterra, MD2.8 mi · 3,158 people · home $459,700
- Burtonsville, MD2.9 mi · 9,498 people · home $488,800
- White Oak, MD3.1 mi · 16,347 people · home $574,000
- Beltsville, MD3.3 mi · 20,133 people · home $416,500
- Hillandale, MD4.0 mi · 5,774 people · home $520,300
Fairland questions
Is Fairland, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fairland scores better for retirees than 21% of Maryland towns and quieter than 5%. 13.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.5).
How much does a house cost in Fairland?
The median owner-occupied home in Fairland is valued at $477,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $98,800, so homes cost about 4.8 times income. Median rent is $1,894 a month.
What is the weather like in Fairland?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 26.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.5 inches of precipitation a year and 15.8 inches of snow.
Does Fairland get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 24, 2001. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- 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)