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Fairhope, PA
Census-designated place in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,082
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,279
ZIP codes
0
Fairhope and its ZIP codes
Fairhope at a glance
- Fairhope is about 4.4 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $37,014, 53% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,500 (50% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $938 a month.
Local data for Fairhope, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairhope, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,014
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$128,500
Median rent
$938/mo
Homeownership
84.3%
Bachelor's or higher
5.8%
Median age
52.5
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (274), Scottish Americans (188), Italian Americans (124).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Fairhope.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,190
37,808 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,939
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$944M
FY 2026, $7,330 per person
How people get to work
Fairhope, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.8%
- Worked from home12.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairhope, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
909
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
208
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 21°F
40.9 inches of rain a year
Cities near Fairhope
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NaomiCensus-designated place | 0.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Arnold CityCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Fayette CityBorough | 0.9 mi | 0.2 |
| DunlevyBorough | 1 mi | 0.5 |
| AllenportBorough | 1.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Lynnwood-PricedaleCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Belle VernonBorough | 1.6 mi | 0.3 |
| North Belle VernonBorough | 1.9 mi | 0.4 |
| StockdaleBorough | 2.3 mi | 0.3 |
| SpeersBorough | 2.3 mi | 1 |
| Long BranchBorough | 2.5 mi | 3.2 |
| RoscoeBorough | 2.8 mi | 0.2 |
| TwilightBorough | 2.8 mi | 1.6 |
| MonessenCity | 3.3 mi | 2.9 |
| ElcoBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.3 |
| CharleroiBorough | 3.7 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairhope, PA in?
- Fairhope is in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Fairhope, PA?
- About 1,082 people live in Fairhope, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairhope?
- Nearby places include Naomi (0.5 mi), Arnold City (0.8 mi), Fayette City (0.9 mi), Dunlevy (1 mi), Allenport (1.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023