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Fairdale, PA
Census-designated place in Greene County, Pennsylvania.
Population
2,126
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,474
ZIP codes
0
Fairdale and its ZIP codes
Fairdale at a glance
- Fairdale is about 5.1 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $79,350, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,600 (42% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $687 a month.
Local data for Fairdale, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairdale, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,350
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$146,600
Median rent
$687/mo
Homeownership
71.6%
Bachelor's or higher
29.3%
Median age
55.3
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (373), Irish Americans (353), Polish Americans (317).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greene County. PPP loans are for Fairdale.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,157
11,659 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,068
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$256M
FY 2026, $7,119 per person
How people get to work
Fairdale, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone94.3%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairdale, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
440
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
87
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 21°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Fairdale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarmichaelsBorough | 0.7 mi | 0.2 |
| NemacolinCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.1 |
| RoncoCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.5 |
| CrucibleCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.2 |
| EdenbornCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.4 |
| MasontownBorough | 4.3 mi | 1.5 |
| Dry TavernCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Rices LandingBorough | 4.7 mi | 0.8 |
| JeffersonBorough | 5.6 mi | 0.2 |
| MapletownCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| MatherCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.9 |
| ClarksvilleBorough | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| RepublicCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.7 |
| MillsboroCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.8 |
| GreensboroBorough | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
| BuffingtonCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairdale, PA in?
- Fairdale is in Greene County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Fairdale, PA?
- About 2,126 people live in Fairdale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairdale?
- Nearby places include Carmichaels (0.7 mi), Nemacolin (2.1 mi), Ronco (2.7 mi), Crucible (4 mi), Edenborn (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023