The Town FilesFairlawn, Ohio
City in Summit County · population 7,710 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $284,600
- Household income
- $97,055
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 51 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 46.7
Fairlawn is a city of 7,710 people in Summit County, Ohio. The median home is worth $284,600, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more vibrant than 98% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 97% of Ohio towns, better transit than 93% of Ohio towns.
How Fairlawn ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fairlawn is worth $284,600, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $97,055, which is more affordable than 35% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,239 a month. 76.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fairlawn | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $284,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,239 | $914 |
| Median household income | $97,055 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 76.7% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Fairlawn
| People | Fairlawn | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.7 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61.2% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.3% | — |
| Work from home | 27.6% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 21.6 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in Fairlawn
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 18.3°F. About 41.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.3 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 133 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairlawn since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on July 12, 1992 about 7.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 6, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 87 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on June 8, 2007.
Severe weather in Summit County since 1996
Summit County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for other, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Summit County
Summit County had 261,045 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,871 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Fairlawn itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Fairlawn
2 public schools with 627 students, about 17.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Island Primary Elementary School | K-4 | 375 | 18.8 |
| Herberich Primary Elementary School | K-4 | 252 | 16.8 |
Towns near Fairlawn
- Montrose-Ghent, OH2.1 mi · 5,254 people · home $545,500
- Cuyahoga Falls, OH5.1 mi · 51,114 people · home $183,300
- Akron, OH6.3 mi · 190,469 people · home $122,000
- Richfield, OH7.1 mi · 3,729 people · home $333,900
- Norton, OH7.2 mi · 11,673 people · home $200,800
- Barberton, OH8.6 mi · 25,191 people · home $135,200
- Silver Lake, OH8.8 mi · 2,516 people · home $319,400
- Wadsworth, OH9.2 mi · 24,007 people · home $247,900
Fairlawn questions
Is Fairlawn, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fairlawn scores better for retirees than 75% of Ohio towns and quieter than 48%. 25.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.7).
How much does a house cost in Fairlawn?
The median owner-occupied home in Fairlawn is valued at $284,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $97,055, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,239 a month.
What is the weather like in Fairlawn?
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 18.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.6 inches of precipitation a year and 51.3 inches of snow.
Does Fairlawn get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairlawn since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on July 12, 1992. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)