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Fairlawn, OH

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Population
7,815
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,007 ft
Median Home Value
$284,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,239/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$97,055
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Fairlawn

Fairlawn is a welcoming suburb located just west of Akron in Summit County. Home to fewer than 8,000 residents, it offers peaceful neighborhoods and tree-lined streets with easy access to the rest of Northeast Ohio. People moving to the area are often drawn by the strong Copley-Fairlawn school district, safe residential pockets, and convenient highway connections to both downtown Akron and Cleveland.

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The city also acts as a major retail and employment center for the surrounding communities. Thousands of people commute in daily for jobs in local corporate offices, healthcare facilities, and the bustling shopping district along West Market Street, which features Summit Mall and plenty of dining options. Residents get the everyday perks of a small town alongside great amenities, including well-kept city parks and the city's own high-speed municipal fiber network.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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