Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
17%
Fairborn
Fairborn, OH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$879
Population
36,485
Renter Mix
52% Rent
Soar to new heights in Fairborn.
History
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Aviation
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Military
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College Town
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Easy Commutes
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Community
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Fairborn is the only city in the world with that name, born from the 1950 merger of two neighboring villages, Fairfield and Osborn. Located 10 miles northeast of Dayton with easy I-675 access, it's a practical base for metro-area commuters. Wright State University anchors the city's academic energy, while the nearby National Museum of the United States Air Force draws visitors nationwide to see the world's largest collection of aircraft and missiles. The Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, including Huffman Prairie where the Wright brothers practiced flying in 1904, gives Fairborn genuine aviation history in its backyard.
Day-to-day life moves at a comfortable pace, with several parks and year-round community events. The annual Sweet Corn Festival and Halloween Festival are local staples that bring the area together. Renters will find garden-style apartments and townhomes offering more square footage than expected at prices well below larger Ohio metros.
Explore the City
Sandhill Park offers a shelter and a dog park.
Wingerd Service Dog Park is located within Wright State University and is perfect for dogs.
Residents of Fairborn can go bowl at Round 1, inside the Fairfield Commons Mall.
The Fairborn Kroger offers residents fresh fruits and vegetables.
Children of Fairborn love to play at the many parks around the city.
Foy's, a Fairborn shop, hosts a huge Halloween parade each year for residents.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$60,190
Average: $74,128
Education
9,878
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
17,328
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fairborn has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Fairborn, OH is $726 for a studio, $880 for one bedroom, $1,218 for two bedrooms, and $1,346 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fairborn has increased by 4.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$880/month
620 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fairborn, OH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
1,048 Students
Public
Grades K-8
910 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
1,291 Students
Public
Grades K-8
910 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
952 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
215 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cemex Reserve
- Beaver Creek State Park
- Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
- Russ Nature Reserve
- Twin Towers Park
Airports
- James M Cox Dayton International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.