Median Age
51 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
17%
Over 65
29%
Fairlawn, VA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$520
Population
2,505
Renter Mix
25% Rent
An affordable college town on New River
College Town
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Riverfront
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Accessible
A small town with a rural feel, Fairlawn sits along New River in the suburbs of Virginia. Fairlawn sits about an hour’s drive from Roanoke, making it the perfect place for a weekend getaway. This active community appreciates outdoor amenities like Bisset Park, a riverside green space with picnic spots, playgrounds, athletic fields, and paved trails. Several shopping centers sit just outside of Fairlawn, including department stores, specialty shops, and casual restaurants. Fairlawn offers easy access to Interstate 81, and locals enjoy the peace and quiet that this small town provides. Affordable rentals are a major perk for renters in the area, with options ranging from houses to apartments. Across the river is Radford University, and because of Fairlawn’s affordable rentals, many students and faculty call the town home.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,226
Average: $77,728
Education
999
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,195
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fairlawn has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
37%
Other Education
63%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Fairlawn, VA is $519 for one bedroom, and $1,070 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fairlawn has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$519/month
0 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fairlawn, VA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
380 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
382 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Radford University Planetarium
- Virginia Tech Geosciences Museum
- Hahn Horticulture Garden
- Claytor Lake State Park
Airports
- Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field)
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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 June 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.