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Fairlawn, VA

Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Virginia.

Population

2,488

Land area

3.1sq mi

People per sq mi

790

ZIP codes

0

Fairlawn and its ZIP codes

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Fairlawn at a glance

  • Fairlawn is about 3.6 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $66,918, 28% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $243,500 (37% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,621 a month.

Local data for Fairlawn, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Fairlawn, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$66,918

Poverty rate

4.9%

Median home value

$243,500

Median rent

$1,621/mo

Homeownership

83.6%

Bachelor's or higher

42.2%

Median age

55.1

Average commute

21.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (314), Irish Americans (158), Scottish Americans (157).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pulaski County. PPP loans are for Fairlawn.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, -5.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,741

13,753 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,872

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$256M

FY 2026, $7,581 per person

Pulaski County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Fairlawn, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone84.4%
  • Carpooled13.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.1%

Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Fairlawn, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

446

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

74

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 23°F

42.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Fairlawn, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.0%

U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts

Diabetes

12.1%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

11.0%

U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.2%

U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts

Cities near Fairlawn

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
RadfordCity2 mi9.7
New RiverCensus-designated place2.1 mi0.4
BelviewCensus-designated place3 mi1.8
Plum CreekCensus-designated place3.2 mi1.6
BelspringCensus-designated place4.4 mi1
Prices ForkCensus-designated place5.4 mi2
ParrottCensus-designated place6.2 mi3.3
ChristiansburgTown7.6 mi14.7
MerrimacCensus-designated place8.2 mi1.7
DublinTown8.2 mi1.3
RinerCensus-designated place8.5 mi1.5
SnowvilleCensus-designated place8.5 mi2.2
BlacksburgTown8.8 mi19.8
EgglestonCensus-designated place10 mi0.8
PulaskiTown13 mi8.1
PembrokeTown13 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Fairlawn, VA in?
Fairlawn is in Pulaski County, Virginia.
What is the population of Fairlawn, VA?
About 2,488 people live in Fairlawn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Fairlawn?
Nearby places include Radford (2 mi), New River (2.1 mi), Belview (3 mi), Plum Creek (3.2 mi), Belspring (4.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023