Fairlawn Authority

Fairlawn is a middle-income small town of 2,488 with home prices 1.6× below the Virginia median.

Fairlawn, Virginia

Fairlawn is one of the smaller incorporated places in Pulaski County, Virginia, with a population of 2,488. Median household income is $66,918.

Definition and scope

Located in Pulaski County, Virginia, Fairlawn operates within Virginia's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 9 and is part of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Fairlawn has approximately 2,488 residents. The median age is 55.1 years. Roughly 84% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $243,500.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 92.5%
• Black or African American: 6.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• Asian: 1.3%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Fairlawn is $66,918. Poverty rate stands at 4.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.0%. Educational attainment: 42.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Fairlawn:

• Public schools: 1
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Fairlawn is New River Valley Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Radford City Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Alderson, West Virginia.

Geography and climate

Fairlawn sits at an elevation of 1,865 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 6b.

References

• Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.